Roofer (Response Repairs)

Bristol City Council; West of England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Local Government Pension scheme

Competitive annual leave allowance

Job summary

Bristol City Council's Housing & Landlord Services are recruiting Roofing Operatives to join our Responsive Repairs team. You will inspect, install, maintain and repair roofing systems across our 28,000 homes, including fascia, soffits and rainwater systems.

We seek enthusiastic tradespeople with a relevant qualification (or equivalent practical experience) and a full driving licence. A commitment to quality, accountability and strong communication in English is essential; a disability-friendly

Qualifications

• Trade qualification or equivalent knowledge and significant experience in roofing or similar construction.
• Full driving licence.
• Ability to converse with citizens in English (BSL interpreter if needed).

Responsibilities

• Inspect, install, maintain and repair all types of roofing systems across housing stock.
• Install, maintain and repair fascia, soffits and rainwater systems.
• Deliver high quality repairs within timelines and budgets.

Skills

Fluent English

Building pathology knowledge

Education

Trade qualification in roofing or equivalent

Job description

Job description

Full Time, Permanent

Bristol City Council's Housing & Landlord Services are currently recruiting Roofing Operatives to join our Responsive Repairs team. The Response Repairs Team focuses on delivering high quality, cost effective responsive repairs to a large variety of properties amongst our 28000 homes.

We are seeking to employ enthusiastic and motivated roofers to join our response roofing team. Within this role you will inspect, install, maintain, and repair all types of roofing systems throughout our housing stock. The role also includes installation, maintenance and repair of fascia, soffits, and rainwater systems.

This role requires a good understanding of building pathology, especially when related to roofing hazards, defects, and their causes. You should be methodical and enquiring. The role requires commitment, accountability, and a can-do attitude, where going the extra mile is normal practise. We are always looking for continuous improvement in our delivery of this essential service, working within dedicated timelines and budgets. The role is varied, fast paced, challenging, rewarding and delivers job and customer satisfaction.

You will hold a trade qualification in a relevant field, plus a further period of relevant practical experience or equivalent knowledge and skill demonstrated from significant and relevant experience in roofing or similar construction related environment and extensive professional trade experience in pitched and flat roofing systems.

You will also hold a full driving licence. The post requires a moderate level of fluency. You must have the ability to converse with citizens and provide complex information in accurate spoken English, or through a BSL interpreter.

Why Bristol City Council?

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation.

Join us and you'll receive a generous rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme (one of the largest pension schemes in the UK, which BCC contributes 20% of your salary annually) and a competitive annual leave allowance. In addition, you'll be working in a supportive environment where you'll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.

Shortlisting will take place in the week commencing 9th November 2026 and interviews will be held week commencing 16th November 2026.

If you need more information after reading the job paperwork, please contact Dan Pratt (Responsive Repairs Trade Manager) at [e-mail]

Bristol City Council strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, we are therefore committed to ensuring diversity in our hiring process. We welcome, develop, and promote people from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from Black and racially minoritised, Disabled and Female candidates who are currently under-represented within this Service of Bristol City Council. Appointments will be made on merit.

The personal information section (including your name) you'll complete as part of the application form will not be visible to hiring managers but is used confidentially to make sure that everyone is treated fairly.