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Roofer
Roofing Technician - Qualified Roofer
Hiring at: Places for People
About the Role
Join Places for People, one of the UK’s largest housing providers and awarded as one of the Top 50 Best Workplaces. In this role, you’ll make a real difference every day by working locally to improve homes and communities across our neighbourhoods.
You’ll be part of a team that prioritises inclusivity and takes pride in enhancing the lives of our customers.
What You’ll Receive
- Use of a company van with fuel card
- 35 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays, with options to buy/sell leave)
- Overtime opportunities
- Core hours: 08:00–16:30 (Mon–Fri)
- Tools, uniform, iPad, mobile phone, and PPE provided
- Pension with matched contributions (up to 7%)
- Permanent, secure employment
- Consistent workload within your dedicated area
- Bonus scheme (up to 2% for all colleagues)
- Death in Service benefit
- Sick pay
Core Responsibilities
As a Qualified Roofer, you’ll be responsible for:
- Carrying out roofing repairs (including pitched and flat roofs)
- Performing tile repairs, mortar work, and general roof maintenance
- Working from drawn specifications, reports, and repair requirements
- Completing general building repairs linked to roofing work
- Ensuring compliance with health and safety standards
- Collaborating with supervisors and teams to meet deadlines
- Recording work activity and completing required documentation
- Supporting apprentices and contributing to team performance and KPIs
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A Typical Day
- A structured schedule covering repairs and maintenance
- Travel between jobs using your company van
- Independent or team-based work with tradespeople
- Direct engagement with customers in their homes
- Efficient completion of tasks while maintaining high-quality standards
Where You’ll Work
You’ll be operating in:
- Occupied homes
- Void properties
- Domestic homes across your local area
- Environments involving vulnerable customers
Essential Criteria (You must meet ALL of these to apply)
✔ NVQ Level 2 in Roofing or equivalent (e.g., City & Guilds) ✔ Experience carrying out roofing repairs in domestic/social housing ✔ Ability to work to strict deadlines while maintaining quality ✔ Full UK driving licence ✔ **Based or willing to relocate to cover either the LS or BD postcode area
Nice to Have (Not Essential)
✅ Experience with general building repairs ✅ Background working across multiple trades
Our Hiring Process
- Fast-track interviews for suitable candidates
- Induction programme covering company policies and systems
Important Information
- Basic DBS check required for this role
- Possible work across wider areas (if needed)
Diversity and Dedication
We’re proudly committed to: ✅ Disability Confident Employer – Guaranteed interviews for disabled candidates meeting essential criteria ✅ Armed Forces Support – Guaranteed interviews for veterans/servicemen (covenant eligible) ✅ Neurodiversity Compensation – Guaranteed interviews for neurodivergent applicants meeting criteria ✅ Reasonable accommodations during hiring if needed
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If you want: Consistent work, local impact, and a stable career with strong benefits, we’d love to hear from you!
Next Steps:
- Submit a CV + supporting statement (5 minutes max to upload, via Google Drive, OneDrive, or Dropbox)
- We’re open to discussing flexible working options (reduced hours, compressed schedules, or flexible start/finish times)
- Places for People does not accept cold calls from agencies
📩 For enquiries: Email the recruitment team
🔗 Apply now: [Follow the simple application process] (links assumed – reached via job portal)
Safeguarding Reminder
At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. Selected candidates will undergo a DBS check as part of the process. We are committed to protecting both our customers and colleagues from harm, abuse, or neglect.
Why join? Making real local impact while enjoying secure benefits and career growth.
Bring your passion for home repairs—we’ll provide the tools to thrive.
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