Roofing Technician

Jobs for Humanity; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Overtime pay

Mobile phone

Tablet

Uniform

PPE

Job summary

Lancer Scott is seeking a Roofing Technician to cover the Cambridge area, delivering a comprehensive roofing maintenance service on various sites. You will perform planned and reactive maintenance, assess damage, and implement repairs using SIKA products.

Key responsibilities include measuring roof areas, interpreting technical drawings, and updating job logs. The role offers company van, fuel card, overtime opportunities, and business devices; applicants must hold a full driving licence and

Qualifications

• Proven ability and experience working in a general Roofing Maintenance role.
• Solid carpentry and joinery skills.
• Knowledgeable in the use of SIKA products and able to train others.
• High levels of stamina, strength, and flexibility are required for constant bending, kneeling, and lifting.
• Well developed communication skills and able to work successfully with team members, contractors, end client and internal stakeholders.
• Attention to detail and excellent problem solving skills.
• A good standard of maths skills, able to make accurate measurements and calculations.
• Comfortable working with multiple systems and maintaining accurate records.
• Full Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on roofing tasks as instructed by the Contract Support Team.
• Assess roof damage and determine the most effective repair methods.
• Use SIKA products to fix roofing issues.
• Maintain and repair guttering and fascias and plan regular cleaning.
• Assess damage, identify leaks, and create waterproof seals.
• Measure roof areas, calculate material requirements, and determine angles and slopes.
• Read and understand technical drawings and structural plans.
• Update the job log with notes and documentation.
• Support the Account Manager and Billing Team with query management to aid invoicing.

Skills

Roofing maintenance

Carpentry & joinery

Reading drawings

Mathematics

Team collaboration

Full driving licence

Job description

• Compensation: GBP 38000 - GBP 40000 - yearly

Company Description

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.

Job Description

What will be my core responsibilities?

We are seeking a Roofing Technician 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.

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on a range of Roofing tasks as instructed by the Contract Support Team.
• Assess roof damage and use problem solving skills and practical knowledge to agree the most effective repair methods.
• Use SIKA method and products to fix a range of roofing issues.
• Maintain and repair guttering and fascia's and plan in regular clearing and cleaning.
• Attention to detail when assessing damage, spotting leaks, creating waterproof seals, and ensuring patterns are even and structurally sound.
• Precise hand-eye coordination for using hand and power tools to accurately install materials like slates, tiles, and waterproof membranes.
• Repair wood structures to include timbers and framing.
• Able to read and understand technical drawings and structural plans.
• Measure roof areas, calculate material requirements, and determine angles and slopes.
• Update the job log with notes and upload relevant documentation.
• Support the Account Manager and Billing Team with query management to aid the invoicing process.

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.

Qualifications

• Proven ability and experience working in a general Roofing Maintenance role.
• Solid carpentry and joinery skills.
• Knowledgeable in the use of SIKA products and able to train others.
• High levels of stamina, strength, and flexibility are required for constant bending, kneeling, and lifting.
• Well developed communication skills and able to work successfully with team members, contractors, end client and internal stakeholders.
• Attention to detail and excellent problem solving skills.
• A good standard of maths skills, able to make accurate measurements and calculations.
• Comfortable working with multiple 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.