Roofer / Multi-Trade Operative in Hastings, East Sussex

We are recruiting for a skilled operative whose primary trade is Roofing, with the ability to undertake a range of additional maintenance and repair works across a social housing portfolio. This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable organisation offering genuine long-term career prospects, employment benefits, and job security.

What's on Offer?

✅ Salary up to £40,000 per annum 
✅ Company van and fuel card
✅ Paid annual leave
✅ Pension scheme
✅ Permanent employed position
✅ Long-term job security
✅ Immediate start available

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out roofing repairs and maintenance on domestic properties
• Diagnosing and rectifying roof leaks and defects
• Repairing and replacing tiles, slates, felt, flashing, gutters, fascias, and soffits
• Completing responsive repairs and refurbishment works
• Working within occupied and void social housing properties
• Ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard
• Managing jobs through a PDA system (training provided)

Essential Skills & Experience

Core Trade:

• Roofing maintenance and repair experience

Multi-Trade Skills:

• Carpentry
• Plumbing
• Patch plastering
• General building repairs

Requirements

• Experience working within social housing, property maintenance, or residential repairs
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent attention to detail and customer service skills
• NVQ or City & Guilds Level 2 minimum in Roofing or a relevant trade
• Full UK Driving Licence
• DBS check (or willingness to undertake one)
• Right to work in the UK

Desirable

• Additional trade qualifications
• Experience working within a responsive repairs environment
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures within social housing maintenance

Important

This opportunity is strictly for candidates seeking a permanent employed position and would suit someone looking for stability, employment benefits, and long-term career progression.

This role is not suitable for subcontractors, self-employed roofers, or candidates seeking temporary work.

 If you're available immediately or at short notice and have strong roofing and multi-trade experience, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for a confidential discussion.