OCS
Slater/Roughcaster

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About The Role:
Working Hours: Monday to Friday 08:00 - 16:30
Main Duties:
- Install, repair and replace various styles of roofing.
- Strip and prepare existing roofs for re-slating or repair.
- Measure, cut and fit slates accurately.
- Fix battens, underlay, slate hooks, nails and associated roofing materials.
- Repair damaged or missing slates and identify areas of water ingress.
- Carry out roughcasting/rendering to external walls, gable ends, chimneys etc.
- Preparing surfaces before applying roughcast, render or other finishes.
- Mix and apply materials to achieve an even, durable finish.
- Work safely at height using ladders, scaffolding and other access equipment as required.
- Inspect completed work to ensure it meets quality and safety standards.
- Maintain tools and equipment and keep work areas clean and safe.
- Work from drawings, specifications and instructions where required.
- Liaise professionally with customers, site managers and other trades.
Skills and Experience:
- Trade qualification in slating / roughcasting preferred.
- Good knowledge of roofing materials, tools and techniques.
- Ability to work accurately and safely at height.
- Good physical fitness and manual dexterity.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good attention to detail and pride in workmanship.
- Knowledge of health and safety requirements.
- A full UK driving licence is required depending on the role.
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About The Company:
OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.
Our Mission:
To make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.
Why Work for OCS?
- Award-Winning Employer: Ranked 36th on Glassdoor’s Best Companies to Work For 2025 — we value and motivate our people.
- Digital Learning: The OCS Academy offers digital courses and resources to help you build skills and grow your career.
- Retail Perks: With our Hapi app, you can gain access to exclusive discounts, rewards and wellbeing resources.
- Professional Growth: 600+ live learners across UK&I — Empowering colleagues with further development and qualifications!
- Flexible Pay: Access a portion of earned wages before payday with our Wagestream App! (Contract Specific)


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