Roofer
Contract Opportunity via BRC
Jobs: Roofer
Location: Somerset
Sector: Property and Housing
Contract: 3 Months + Chance to go permanent
Salary: £12.70 - £16.34 – Company Vehicle Provided
BRC are working with a local authority in Somerset who are looking for an experienced & enthusiastic roofer to join their dedicated team on a temporary basis with the possibility of going permanent
Main Responsibilities:
- You will be part of a team to assist in the delivery or repairs and maintenance service to tenanted properties and empty homes across Somerset
- Responsible for improving the social housing stock by repairing, maintaining and renewing the housing stock's roofing
- Attend emergency repairs and carry out improvements and renewals
- Deliver an excellent customer service and manage your workload to ensure that jobs are attended and completed within timescales
- Carry out all forms of responsive roofing works, attending to emergency situations, roof leaks and damage following poor weather conditions. Carry out planned works in line with appointments made with tenants
- Identify the extent and scope of the reported defect/s, rectify to meet work schedules, or alternatively seek the appropriate authorisation for suitable remedial action such as roof replacement.
- Working with reclaimed roofing materials and recycling based on knowledge and experience of existing roof slates and tiles, a comprehensive knowledge of all roofing materials is required.
- Carry out associated lead work flashings, soakers and step flashing, chimney flashings, valley flashings also apron flashings
- Repair and build roofs using various materials and tools, deliver all works on time and in many cases respond as an emergency
- Fix and lay a variety of roof coverings, including cement and clay tiles, slate, pan tiles, double roman tiles, shingle and ridge tiles
Job Requirements
- Good understanding of roofing and roofing materials
- Relevant Professional Level Qualification
- Experience in a similar role or in social housing
For more information on this role call Branwen on or send a copy of your CV