Roofer

Annual salary: up to £36,600.47

Roofer

Location: Peterborough

Contract: Full Time Permanent

Salary up to £36,600.47 per annum, plus, company van & fuel card

42.5 hours per week (8-5 Monday- Friday)

We are the largest provider of repairs, maintenance, and regeneration services across the UK. At Mears, we deliver tailored rapid-response and planned maintenance solutions through long-standing partnerships with over 70 local authorities, Housing Associations. As part of our skilled workforce, our roofers play a vital role in maintaining the safety and integrity of homes - carrying out everything from tile replacements and felt repairs to chimney works and emergency callouts. Join a team that’s committed to quality, community impact, and putting customers first.

Role Criteria:

• General roofing repairs across occupied and void properties

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

• Chimney repairs and replacements

• 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

• Emergency call-outs to make properties safe following storm damage or leaks

• 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 tenants and site supervisors to ensure clear communication and minimal disruption

• Supporting planned maintenance programmes and refurbishment projects

• Ensuring compliance with the Decent Homes Standard and other regulatory requirements

• UK full driving license

Benefits we can offer you:

• Company Sick Pay

• Life Assurance (1x annual salary)

• Company pension scheme with Pensions people

• 5% employee and 3% employer pension contribution with People pension

• Commercial vehicle and fuel card

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity (14 weeks full pay, 12 weeks half pay and 13 weeks statutory pay), paternity (2 weeks full pay) and adoption leave

• Employee Assistance Programme - free confidential support and counselling available

• Mears Rewards offering discounts and cashback at leading retailers including travel, household items and shopping

• 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 – up to two days per year to support community initiatives

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Share save scheme

• Recognition and long service awards

• Buy up to 5 days holiday each year depending on length of service

• Learning and development opportunities

• Career progression opportunities across Mears Group

• Occupational health support

• Green car scheme with Tusker after successful probation period

• Be part of an inclusive workplace with access to a range of colleague networks and support groups focused on diversity, wellbeing and career development. From Disability, Pride (LGBTQ+) and Ethnic Diversity networks to Women in Leadership, the Women Operative Support Group, Women's Health, Men's Mental Health and Armed Forces communities, these groups provide opportunities for support, connection and professional development across our diverse workforce.

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.

Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact: Francesca Swan (francesca.swan@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.

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. This is to ensure we are committed to improving social mobility. We use the Social Mobility Index to assess and enhance opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds. These questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply.