Roofer

Annual salary: up to £33,436.50

Roofer

Location: Caerphilly

Contract: Full Time- Fixed Term contract - 40 hours per week (8-4.30 Monday- Friday)

Salary: Up to £33,436.50 per annum, plus, company van & fuel card

Celtic Horizons is a partnership between United Welsh Group and Mears Group PLC, delivering repairs, maintenance and improvement services to over 6,800 homes across South Wales.

The work we do helps keep homes safe, well maintained and in good condition for the people who live in them. Every day our teams are out in the community delivering a range of repairs, maintenance and planned improvement works across local housing.

We are looking for a skilled and reliable Roofer to join our growing team. In this role, you will be responsible for installing, repairing, and maintaining a variety of roofing systems on residential and commercial properties. The successful candidate will have experience working with materials such as tiles, slates, flat roofing systems, and leadwork, ensuring all work is completed to a high standard and in line with health and safety regulations. You will be confident working at height, able to identify and resolve roofing issues efficiently, and committed to delivering excellent workmanship and customer service. This is a great opportunity to join a reputable company offering competitive pay, ongoing training, and opportunities for career development.

Role Responsibilities:

• General roofing repairs across occupied and void properties, community centres, schools and leisure facilities.

• Replacement of roof tiles, felt roofing, and wooden battens

• Installation and repair of flat roofs, including felt and asphalt systems

• Lead work including flashings, soakers, and valley gutters

• Repair and installation of ridge tiles, verge tiles, and hip tiles

• Guttering and downpipe repairs and replacements

• Fascia, soffit, and barge board installation and maintenance

• Roof insulation works to joists and rafters

• Installation and repair of roof vents, eaves ventilation, and ducting

• Repairs to rooflights and skylights

• Identification of defects and recommendation of remedial actions

• Working with reclaimed roofing materials where appropriate

• Ensuring all work is completed to a high standard and in line with health and safety regulations

• Accurate recording of materials used and time spent on jobs

• Liaising with responsible person on site and site supervisors to ensure clear communication and minimal disruption

• Supporting planned maintenance programmes and refurbishment projects

Key Criteria:

• UK full driving license

• City & Guilds or equivalent in Roofing trade discipline

• Experience in Roofing trade environment

It would be advantageous to have knowledge or a qualification in another trade: Bricklaying, Carpentry & Joinery, Damp Proof Coursing, Glazier, Painting & Decorating, Plastering, Plumbing, Tiling.

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!

• Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.

• Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more

• Family friendly policies

• Company Van, Fuel Card and Uniform

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 over 3 months and have less than 9 points.

Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment.

When you join us, you’ll be joining the Celtic Horizons partnership between United Welsh Group and Mears Group PLC, delivering services to homes across South Wales.

Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact: Vickie Rudge (Vickie.Rudge@mearsgroup.co.uk) If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you. We will be accessible every step of the way.

At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, we are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all.

We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and are honoured to have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) to coincide with this, we hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers.

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