Roofing Operative

Nationwide Specialist Services

Newcastle upon Tyne

On-site

GBP 18,000 - 19,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle & fuel card
Overtime pay (time and a half)
PPE provided
Mobile phone provided
Health cash plan

Job summary

The NSS Group is seeking a Roofing Operative to join NSS Maintenance, covering planned and reactive roof work across the UK. You will work at height daily, perform cladding and guttering tasks, and support maintenance projects with a focus on safety and quality.

Applicants should hold driving and PPE-related qualifications, with IPAF/PASMA and CSCS being desirable. A positive attitude to learning and strong customer service are essential.

Qualifications

  • Experience working on reactive and planned maintenance in roof-related tasks.
  • IPAF/PASMA/CSCS certifications preferred or in progress.
  • NVQ/SVQ in Slating & Tiling or Sheeting & Cladding.
  • Driving Licence is required.

Responsibilities

  • Work in teams on reactive and planned maintenance jobs.
  • Work at height safely on a daily basis.
  • Carry out cladding, roofing maintenance, guttering repairs/replacements.
  • Be flexible with hours, including some weekends and on-call shifts.
  • Utilise portable devices to complete risk assessments and report work.

Skills

Teamwork
Communication
Health & safety awareness
Willingness to learn

Education

NVQ/SVQ in Slating & Tiling or Sheeting & Cladding

Tools

IPAF
PASMA
CSCS Labourer
First aid

Job description

Roofing Operative at The NSS Group
Part of NSS Maintenance

£13.00ph - £14.00ph overtime paid at time and a half

The Business

NSS Maintenance are a working at height contractor working throughout UK, servicing facilities management clients and the refurbishment industry alike.

Our national coverage operates from four UK depots to offer planned and reactive building fabric maintenance and refurbishment services to commercial, retail and industrial sectors. We currently employee 600 employees directly across the NSS Group and own a fully serviced truck mounted access fleet, which we use in house for reactive and planned maintenance and cleaning requests

Benefits:
  • Fully equipped vehicle with fuel card

  • Overtime at time and half

  • All equipment provided with Mobile Phone

  • Full issue of PPE (personal protective equipment)

  • Personal development opportunity with Industry recognised training

  • 20 days paid holiday per year plus the 8-bank holiday

  • Monthly Reward and Recognition Scheme where our top performers are rewarded with vouchers for many retailers

  • Trade Point Card which will enable you to get 10% off at any B&Q

  • Day off for your birthday after length of service

  • Eye care vouchers

  • Referral bonus scheme

  • Medicash health cash plan with discount on dental, health screening, gym discount, store discounts, specialist consultations and much more

Responsibilities of the role:
  • Working in teams on reactive and planned maintenance jobs

  • Working at height safely on a daily basis

  • Cladding, Commercial, Traditional & Industrial Roofing maintenance

  • Guttering repairs / replacement

  • Must be flexible with working hours, working away, early starts, late finishes and some weekends as and when required.

  • Availability to be on call on a rota basis

  • Willingness to learn new skills

  • Good communication and customer service skills

  • Pride in workmanship and accountability

  • Utilising portable devices to undertake dynamic risk assessments on site and preparing reports on completed works.

Requirements requiredbut not essential:
  • IPAF (1b, 3a, eb)

  • CSCS labourer or skilled worker

  • PASMA

  • Driving Licence(required)

  • First aid

  • NVQ (Slating & Tiling / Sheeting & cladding)

  • Reactive building maintenance identifying leaks & rectification (pitched roofing, guttering, slating, concrete tiling, GRP flat roofing)

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About PTSG

PTSG Group is a leading provider of specialist services across the UK and Europe.

Through the acquisition of high-quality specialist businesses, PTSG has built a group of industry-leading companies delivering services across Access & Safety, Electrical Services, Building Access, Fire Solutions, and Water Treatment.

With over 3,300 specialists supporting 90,000+ customers across 200,000 buildings, delivering over 170 different services, we are committed to delivering safe, compliant, and high-quality services nationwide.

At PTSG, our aim is simple. To be a great place to work and a great company to do business with.

Armed Forces Covenant

PTSG Group is proud to support the Armed Forces community and has formally signed the UK Armed Forces Covenant.

We recognise the valuable skills and experience that service leavers, veterans, reservists, and military families bring to the workplace, including leadership, teamwork, resilience, and technical expertise.

As part of our commitment, we guarantee an interview to ex-Forces applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role and are committed to supporting Armed Forces personnel in building long-term civilian careers across our business.

PTSG Group is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone is treated fairly and with respect.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to promoting diversity, equality, and inclusion throughout our recruitment process and across the wider business.

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