Roofer
Annual salary: up to £35,000.00. Contract Start Date: 1 July 2026. Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent, 42.5hrs per week, Monday to Friday. Salary: £35,000 + company van and fuel card, with additional opportunities for overtime. There is also an optional out-of-hours call rota, providing the chance to further enhance your overall earnings.
About the Role
Mears Group is delivering a long‑term social housing repairs and maintenance partnership across the wider Midlands region. Your role as a roofer will involve maintaining the safety and integrity of homes through a range of repairs and maintenance activities on both occupied and void properties.
Responsibilities
- Carry out roofing repairs and maintenance on occupied and void properties.
- Repair and replace roof tiles, battens, felt roofing, flat roofs, and asphalt systems.
- Complete chimney repairs, lead work, and installation of ridge, verge, and hip tiles.
- Repair and maintain guttering, downpipes, fascias, soffits, and barge boards.
- Install and repair roof insulation, ventilation systems, rooflights, and skylights.
- Attend emergency call‑outs to make properties safe following leaks or storm damage.
- Identify roofing defects and recommend remedial works.
- Work with reclaimed roofing materials where appropriate.
- Ensure all work is completed safely, to a high standard, and in line with regulatory requirements including the Decent Homes Standard.
- Accurately record materials used and time spent on jobs.
- Liaise with tenants, supervisors, and site teams to minimise disruption and maintain clear communication.
- Support planned maintenance and refurbishment programmes.
Qualifications
- Previous experience carrying out domestic roofing repairs and maintenance works.
- Experience working on both occupied and void properties.
- Good knowledge of pitched and flat roofing systems, including felt and asphalt roofing.
- Experience completing lead work, chimney repairs, and roofline installations.
- Ability to identify roofing defects and recommend appropriate remedial works.
- Understanding of health and safety regulations within a repairs and maintenance environment.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to work professionally with tenants, colleagues, and site teams.
- Ability to manage workload effectively and maintain accurate job records.
- Full UK driving licence.
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Family‑friendly policies, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave life assurance.
- Van & fuel card.
- Referee schemes.
- Generous pension scheme and sick pay.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Access to discounts across major retailers (Mears Rewards).
- Excellent training and development opportunities.
- Annual Mears Fun Day (previous locations include Alton Towers and Drayton Manor).
- Volunteering leave – up to two days per year.
EEO & Inclusion
All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK. Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship. To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21, have held your licence for over 3 months and have less than 9 points. All our roles are subject to relevant Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We are a Disability Confident employer, support the Armed Forces Covenant and hold a Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We also hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers.
In our continued effort to promote social mobility, we invite applicants to voluntarily share their background information during the application stages to help us better understand the diverse experiences of our candidates. These questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply.
Values
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