Roofer

Our client is looking to recruit a Planned Works Roofer to join our Planned Maintenance Team, delivering high-quality roofing and external works across our housing stock. This role is critical in ensuring customers receive safe, compliant, and energy-efficient homes through the delivery of planned roofing renewals and associated works.

Planned Maintenance Team:

The Planned Maintenance Team delivers high-volume, short-duration construction activity across multiple sites, working collaboratively with in-house teams and subcontractors to deliver safe, efficient, and customer-focused outcomes.

What you’ll do

• Carry out planned roofing works including strip and replacement of pitched (slate and tile) and flat roofing systems (felt, asphalt, single-ply) in domestic and low-rise commercial properties.
• Complete associated roofline and external works, including installation and repair of fascia, soffits, bargeboards, and rainwater goods (gutters and downpipes)
• Undertake structural roofing works, including chimney repairs, rebuilds, and installation of leadwork (flashings, soakers, valleys)
• Install and upgrade loft and rafter insulation systems to meet current thermal performance and energy efficiency standards
• Work safely at height using ladders, scaffolding, and fall protection systems, ensuring full compliance with Working at Height Regulations and safe systems of work
• Ensure all works are delivered in line with CDM Regulations, Building Regulations, and company health and safety procedures
• Work within occupied properties, maintaining a strong customer focus by keeping residents informed, minimising disruption, and maintaining a clean, safe working environment
• Maintain high standards of quality and workmanship, identifying and reporting defects and ensuring right-first-time delivery
• Use mobile technology (PDA/tablet) to record completed works, log materials, and close work orders accurately and in real time.
• Support effective site operations including material handling, coordination with labourers and other trades, and maintaining excellent housekeeping standards

About you

• A qualification at Level 2 of the Regulated Qualifications Framework associated to the appropriate trade
• Valid CSCS Card or hold the appropriate qualification* to be able to obtain the relevant trade card associated to the role which may involve an assessment taking place within the first 3 months of employment.
• Willing to complete the training and qualifications identified for the role
• Current valid UK driving licence with the ability to travel throughout the Vico Homes operating area
• Can demonstrate Health and Safety awareness and work safely
• Experience of completing construction or property maintenance tasks using plant, hand tools and power tools associated to their trade
• Understanding of dependencies, programming and timescales regarding property maintenance and construction work
• Able to heavy lift and carry heavy materials and equipment
• Able to work at heights (using ladders or scaffold as required)
• Complete works to the required standards, specification and manufacturer’s instructions
• Understanding the requirements of specifications and drawings
• Excellent communications skills to be able to communicate with colleagues, customers and third parties. 
• Takes ownership of their tasks and duties and delivers these to a high standard Makes cost conscious decisions and delivers an effective and efficient value for money service