Roofing Mate: Hands-On Training & Career Growth

NSS group; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Fully equipped vehicle

Overtime paid at time and a half

Tools, PPE provided

Industry-recognised training and dev

20 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Birthday day off (qualifying service)

Job summary

NSS Group is a national specialist services provider delivering building maintenance, roofing, access solutions, and specialist cleaning across the UK. The Roofers Mate role offers hands-on learning and genuine development opportunities, working on reactive and planned roofing tasks across commercial, retail and industrial sites.

You will support skilled roofers, learn on the job, and help ensure safe, high-quality repairs every day.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Willingness to work at height and learn a skilled trade.
• Strong work ethic and reliability; pride in workmanship.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with roofing teams on reactive and planned maintenance.
• Assist with cladding, commercial, traditional, and industrial roofing works.
• Support guttering repairs and replacements.
• Work safely at height on a daily basis.
• Complete on-site risk assessments and job reports using mobile devices.
• Deliver a professional, customer-focused service.
• Be flexible with start times, travel, and occasional weekend work.
• Participate in an on-call rota when required.
• Continuously learn new skills and methods on site.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Strong work ethic

Good communication skills

Teamwork

Willingness to work at height

Education

NVQ in Roofing / Slating & Til ing

CSCS (Labourer or Skilled Worker)

IPAF

First Aid

Job description

NSS Group is a national specialist services provider delivering building maintenance, roofing, access solutions, and specialist cleaning across the UK. The Roofers Mate role offers hands-on learning and genuine development opportunities, working on reactive and planned roofing tasks across commercial, retail and industrial sites.

You will support skilled roofers, learn on the job, and help ensure safe, high-quality repairs every day.