Roofing Assistant

Lancer Scott; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van and fuel card

Overtime pay 1.5x evenings, 2x weekend

Mobile phone and tablet

Uniform and PPE

Tools/Tool Allowance

Job summary

Lancer Scott Ltd. is seeking a Roofing Assistant to cover the Cambridge area, delivering a comprehensive roofing maintenance service across various spaces. You will support the Roofing Technician, carry out labouring tasks, and help ensure high quality, cost-effective service.

Expect overtime opportunities (1.5x evenings, 2x weekends after midday Saturday), a company van with fuel card, mobile phone, uniform and PPE, plus a tool allowance. Full driving licence required.

Qualifications

• Proven ability and experience in general labouring.
• Some carpentry and joinery skills with good hand-eye coordination are useful.
• High stamina, strength and flexibility for frequent bending, kneeling and lifting.
• Able to work with team members, contractors, end client and internal stakeholders.
• Comfortable maintaining accurate records and working with different systems.
• Full Driving Licence held.

Responsibilities

• Support Roofing Technician with planned and reactive maintenance tasks.
• Provide labouring and basic maintenance as directed.
• Assist in assessing damage and spotting leaks.
• Help create waterproof seals and ensure patterns are cut and sound.
• Use hand and power tools to install slates, tiles and membranes.
• Assist with repairs to wood structures, timbers and framing.
• Update the job log with notes and upload relevant documentation.

Skills

Labouring experience

Carpentry & joinery basics

Stamina & physical fitness

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Record keeping

Full Driving Licence

Job description

Why work for us?

Established in 1998 Lancer Scott offers renowned high-quality construction projects and facilities management services. Based in the heart of Bristol we have enjoyed success and significant growth, particularly in the last four years with turnover increasing from £56 million in 2020 to £125 million in 2025.

To ensure our business remains fully supported we are investing into our people strategy and infrastructure to give our employees the tools to perform to the best of their ability. If you would like to join a rapidly expanding business that can offer up good opportunities for career development and professional personal growth,

What will be my core responsibilities?

We are seeking a Roofing Assistant to cover the Cambridge area providing a comprehensive roofing maintenance service on a range of different spaces, meeting client expectations for quality, cost and speed of service.

• Support the Roofing Technician with planned and reactive maintenance on a range of Roofing tasks as instructed by the Contract Support Team.
• Provide labouring and basic maintenance skills as directed.
• Give input when assessing damage and spotting leaks.
• Help create waterproof seals, and ensure patterns are evenly cut and structurally sound.
• Use of hand and power tools to accurately install materials like slates, tiles, and waterproof membranes.
• Assist with repairs on wood structures to include timbers and framing.
• Assist with updating the job log with notes and upload relevant documentation

What can I expect?

• Company van and fuel card for business use.
• Plenty of overtime available, paid 1.5 x for evenings and 2 x for weekends after midday on a Saturday
• Mobile phone and tablet for business use.
• Uniform and PPE.
• Tools/Tool Allowance

What skills and experience do I need to be successful in this role?

• Proven ability and experience working in general Labouring role.
• Some carpentry and joinery skills with good hand eye coordination is useful.
• High levels of stamina, strength, and flexibility are required for constant bending, kneeling, and lifting.
• Able to work successfully with team members, contractors, end client and internal stakeholders.
• Attention to detail and good problem solving skills.
• Comfortable working with different systems and maintaining accurate records.
• Full Driving Licence

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.