Roofer - Permanent

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Oakham
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£35,000 / year
CATEGORY
Construction
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Slate and tile roofing Pitched roofing Flat roofing Reactive repairs Working at height PASMA training Scaffold inspection Health and safety compliance

FULL DESCRIPTION

Roofer - Permanent

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] are recruiting for a Roofer

Location: Oakham, Rutland (Leicester covering Peterborough-Cambridge)

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm

Salary: £34,000 - £35,000 per annum + Van and Fuel Card

The Role

Due to continued growth, an excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Roofer to join a well-established team working across social housing properties. This role involves carrying out a wide range of roofing works including:

  • Slate and tile repairs
  • Pitched and flat roofing (including heat application)
  • General maintenance and reactive repairs

You will be responsible for delivering high-quality work with minimal supervision, ensuring jobs are completed efficiently, safely, and to a high standard. Travel across a regional patch is required, so a driving licence is essential. A company van and fuel card are provided.

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out reactive maintenance and repairs on various roof types
  • Diagnose faults and identify follow-on works
  • Repair and renew guttering systems
  • Work safely at height, including scaffold use and inspections
  • Ensure all work meets health & safety standards
  • Aim for first-time fixes while working within time and budget constraints
  • Maintain a professional and courteous approach on-site

What You'll Need

Essential:

  • Experience in roofing (slate, tile, pitched & flat roofs)
  • PASMA training and scaffold inspection experience (or willingness to train)
  • Strong knowledge of health & safety and working at height
  • NVQ or relevant roofing qualification (or equivalent experience)
  • Full UK driving licence (max 6 points, no recent bans)
  • Ability to pass a basic DBS check

Desirable:

  • Experience in responsive repairs
  • Social housing experience

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Company van & fuel card
  • Bonus scheme (up to 5%)
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday off (34 days total)
  • Annual pay reviews
  • Enhanced maternity (26 weeks full pay) & paternity leave (8 weeks full pay)
  • Private pension (3-6% employer contribution)
  • Private healthcare, dental care & life insurance
  • 24/7 GP access for you and your family
  • Discounted gym memberships
  • Cycle-to-work scheme & retail discounts
  • Ongoing training and clear career progression opportunities
  • Referral bonus up to £3,000

If you're a skilled Roofer looking for a stable, long-term opportunity with excellent benefits and career development, apply today with [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].

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