Cheltenham Borough Council
Roofer
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Are you a skilled roofer ready to take on diverse building challenges? Cheltenham Borough Council has an exciting Roofer opportunity!
Do not wait to apply after reading this description a high application volume is expected for this opportunity.
Location: Cheltenham, GL51 9JZ
Salary: £32,597-£34,434 per annum
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week
Closing Date: 2nd August 2026
Come and work for an award-winning organisation!
We are an ambitious and forward-thinking council. We are committed to making Cheltenham a better place to live and work, enabling communities and businesses to thrive whilst protecting what is good about our town.
We aim to be an employer of choice where everyone is treated fairly and feels valued and respected. We aim to provide a stimulating and rewarding working environment that encourages our people to work together, provides opportunities for them to reach their full potential and achieve a healthy work/life balance.
Working at Cheltenham Borough Council means working as part of a committed, professional, and friendly team.
Roofer - The Role
You will work alongside Repairs Supervisors and the Resource Planning Co-ordinator to deliver high-quality multi-trade repairs and maintenance. Your day-to-day work will involve roofing repairs and renewals, brickwork repointing, plumbing repairs at height, damp inspections, leadwork, and general building works. You will demonstrate consistent quality across multiple trades and support colleagues in completing responsive repairs, while ensuring the safety of assigned labourers and maintaining your vehicle to the required standard.
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Roofer - Key Responsibilities
- Carry out all aspects of roofing repairs, renewals and maintenance
- Perform brickwork repointing and repair work
- Execute plumbing repairs at height to soil stacks and waste pipes
- Conduct exterior damp cause inspections and repairs
- Repair and replace leadwork
- Undertake all work requiring safe working at height
- Ensure the safety of labourers assigned to you and maintain safe working practices
- Manage daily vehicle, plant and materials under supervisor direction
- Remove and reconnect household appliances where required
- Plan daily duties to ensure efficiency and contribute to the team's effectiveness
Roofer - You
- Hold current roofing experience and demonstrate multi-trade working ability
- Possess a full current driving licence and are competent driving van-sized vehicles
- Have working knowledge of Health and Safety Regulations and Asbestos Regulations awareness
- Communicate effectively with colleagues, tenants and the public, and work cooperatively as part of a team
- Can work safely from ladders and in confined spaces such as loft areas
- Show strong problem-solving ability and accuracy in completing job details and ordering materials
- Demonstrate willingness to work both inside and outside in all weather conditions
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Roofer – Benefits
- An excellent pension scheme. You will be eligible to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- A generous holiday entitlement of 26 days (pro rata) rising to 31 days (pro rata) after five years (excluding Bank Holidays)
- A flexible and agile working environment. We aim to provide opportunities to work from home or elsewhere and offer flexibility in working hours
- A comprehensive programme of learning and development
- Two days (pro rata) paid time off for volunteering
- Enhanced maternity and paternity schemes
- Access to free counselling services
- Upon successful completion of your probation period, you will then have access to our Healthcare Cashback Plan
- A cycle to work scheme
- Low-cost town centre parking
- A commitment to employee wellbeing
Closing Date: 2nd August 2026
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