Roofing Operative

Bromford Flagship; Newmarket; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing provider is seeking a Roofing Labourer to deliver exceptional repairs service in Newmarket. The role involves a range of roofing tasks including repairs, tiling, and maintenance. Candidates should have experience working at height and a solid understanding of roofing components. Strong practical skills and good customer service abilities are essential. Join a community-focused team committed to quality and service as you make homes ready for new beginnings. Closing date for applications: 5th February 2026.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience working at height and performing roofing repairs.
• Solid understanding of roofing components, mortar mix ratios, and roof types.
• Comfortable working at height, with relevant training desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of roofing labouring tasks and associated maintenance.
• Complete estimates and repairs to a high standard, first time.
• Support other trades and report any asbestos concerns.

Skills

Experience working at height

Understanding of roofing components

Strong practical skills in repair and replacement

Good customer service skills

Job description

We are seeking a skilled Roofing Labourer to work as part of our Responsive team to help us deliver exceptional service and quality for customers moving into our homes.

Location: Bury St Edmunds and surrounding areas

Flagship Services is part of Bromford Flagship. By joining us you become part of a leading housing provider delivering community-focused services across the east, central and south west of England. We have a local approach, all backed by the scale and ambition of the Bromford Flagship Group. Join us to help create communities where people can put down roots, feel secure, and thrive.

In this role as a Roofing Labourer you will be helping us deliver an outstanding repairs service to our tenants by carrying out a variety of roofing labouring tasks and associated maintenance across Flagship properties. This includes pitched and flat roof repairs, tiling, timber repairs, guttering maintenance, clearing blockages, damp and mould cleaning, void clearances, and flood repairs. You’ll also support other trades and report any asbestos concerns. Working efficiently and safely, you’ll use schedules of rates to assess job content and complete estimates, ensuring repairs are completed to a high standard, first time.

For more details of the role, please see the Part I Play

Minimum Essential Criteria

To succeed in this role, you’ll need:

• At least 1 year of experience working at height and performing roofing repairs.
• A solid understanding of roofing components, mortar mix ratios, and roof types (including flat roofs).
• Comfortable working at height, with relevant training (PASMA, TETRA, EASI Deck, IPAF certifications are desirable but not essential).
• Strong practical skills in repair and replacement, equipment selection, and cost estimation.
• Good customer service, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, including awareness of safeguarding and emergency protocols.
• Competency in Microsoft Outlook and Teams.
• A full driving licence and willingness to participate in the out-of-hours on-call rota, including public holidays.

Click here for details of the benefits of Joining Flagship Services as a Roofing Labourer

If you’re passionate about putting your trade skills to great use, committed to quality, and ready to make homes ready for new beginnings, we would love to hear from you!

Closing date: 5th February 2026 (Midnight)

We might review applications and invite candidates to interview before the close date, so don’t wait to apply!