Roofer NCCHS

Nottingham City Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Nottingham City Council is seeking an experienced Roofer to contribute to quality housing repairs and tenant satisfaction. You will strip old roofs, install new coverings, and perform associated roofing tasks, while collaborating with colleagues to achieve first-time fixes where efficient.

Applicants must have NVQ3 or C&G Advanced Craft, possess a full UK driving licence, and demonstrate strong communication with tenants.

Qualifications

• Experience in all aspects of roofing works.
• NVQ3 or C&G Advanced Craft qualification.
• Full valid driving licence.
• Experience communicating with customers with differing needs.
• Experience identifying faults and root causes and implementing lasting solutions.
• Well-organised with methodical prioritisation skills.

Responsibilities

• Strip old roofs and install new roof coverings.
• Carry out day-to-day planned roofing works and repairs.
• Perform fascia and guttering works.
• Use elements of other trades for first-time fix when appropriate.
• Ensure health and safety compliance on site.

Skills

Roofing experience

NVQ3/C&G Craft

Driving licence

Customer communication

Root cause analysis

Organisation & prioritisation

Education

NVQ3/C&G Advanced Craft

Job description

Role: Roofer

Contract Type: Fixed term contract for a period of 2 years

Working Hours: 37 hours per week - You will be required to work these hours in accordance with the needs and requirements of the service, between the hours of 6am and 8pm Monday to Friday.

Worker Type: Off-site worker

Salary: Grade G - Starting Salary is £37,563 (Level one) rising to £40,444 (Level four) per annum

Location: Harvey Road (NG8 3BB)

We’ve got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce - perhaps this is the opportunity you’ve been looking for? Read on to find out more…

Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay, great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.

In return, we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So, if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you.

* You can read more about the different benefits offered to colleagues working for Nottingham City Council here.

About the Role

As an experienced Roofer, you will contribute to the provision of good quality rented housing, and the achievement of high levels of tenant satisfaction, improving the landlord and tenant relationships, and protecting health and safety.

You will be responsible for carrying out all aspects of roofing works including to strip carefully old roofs and install on new roof coverings, carrying out day to day planned roofing works, repairs, facia works and guttering works.

We will also look to you to use elements of the skills of other general trades to meet the target of first-time fix where it is efficient and appropriate to do so.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

1. Experience of working in all aspects of roofing works
2. Qualified, certified & trained to NVQ3 or C&G Advance Craft.
3. Full and valid driving licence.
4. Experience of communicating with customers with differing needs.
5. Experience of carrying out investigations and tests to identify faults and the root cause of issues and implement lasting solutions.
6. A well-organised and a methodical approach to completing tasks and prioritisation skills.

You can find the job description for this post here.

Please note, you are required to have a full UK driving license for this post.

Please ensure you demonstrate clearly how you meet the 6 requirements in your CV & supporting document.

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Closing Date: 22nd October 2026 (11:59pm) - Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date, and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Interview date: w/c 9th November 2026 – Please note, this is subject to change

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