Roofing Technician

Jobs for Humanity; West of England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van and fuel card

Overtime pay (1.5x evenings, 2x on sat

Mobile phone

Tablet for business

Uniform and PPE

Tools/Tool allowance

Job summary

Lancer Scott, based in Bristol, is hiring a Roofing Technician to service the Cambridge area, delivering planned and reactive maintenance for a range of roofing tasks. You will assess damage, choose efficient repair methods, and work with SIKA products while reading technical drawings and calculating materials.

Ideal candidates have strong carpentry skills, good maths, and a Full Driving Licence; you will communicate with team members, contractors, and clients, and support invoicing through

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 for bending, kneeling and lifting.
• 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 methods and products to fix roofing issues.
• Maintain and repair guttering and fascia, with regular cleaning.
• Reading and understanding technical drawings and structural plans.
• Measure roof areas, calculate material requirements, and determine angles and slopes.
• Update the job log with notes and upload documentation.
• Support the Account Manager and Billing Team with query management to aid invoicing.

Skills

Roofing maintenance

Carpentry & joinery

SIKA products

Reading technical drawings

Mathematics

Communication skills

Full driving licence

Tools

SIKA products

Job 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.

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 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.
• Tools/Tool Allowance

• 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.