Roofer

Location: North Lanarkshire

Contract: Permanent, Full Time, 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday

Salary: £35,623 per annum

We are seeking a skilled and self-motivated individual to join our team in North Lanarkshire, carrying out roofing repairs and maintenance across commercial and public sector buildings, with occasional works within social housing properties.

You will undertake a wide range of reactive and planned roofing works, ensuring properties remain safe, compliant and maintained to the highest standards. Working independently across the region, you will play a key role in delivering excellent workmanship and first-class customer service.

About the Role:

As a Roofer, you will be responsible for undertaking roofing repairs, maintenance and refurbishment works across a predominantly commercial and public sector property portfolio. You will work independently, managing your own workload while maintaining high standards of safety, quality and customer service.

·       Carrying out roofing repairs and maintenance across commercial and public sector buildings

·       Undertaking reactive and planned maintenance works

·       Repairing and replacing roof tiles, battens, felt roofing, flat roofs and asphalt systems

·       Completing lead work, chimney repairs and installation of ridge, verge and hip tiles

·       Repairing and maintaining guttering, downpipes, fascias, soffits and barge boards

·       Installing and repairing roof insulation, ventilation systems, rooflights and skylights

·       Attending emergency call-outs to make buildings safe following leaks or adverse weather

·       Diagnosing roofing defects and recommending appropriate remedial solutions

·       Working with reclaimed roofing materials where appropriate

·       Ensuring all work is carried out safely and in accordance with relevant regulations and company procedures

·       Accurately recording materials used and time spent on jobs

·       Communicating effectively with clients, building users, supervisors and colleagues

·       Supporting wider planned maintenance and refurbishment programmes

Key Criteria:

·       Previous experience carrying out roofing repairs and maintenance

·       Experience working within commercial and public sector environments

·       Good knowledge of pitched and flat roofing systems including felt and asphalt roofing

·       Experience carrying out lead work, chimney repairs and roofline installations

·       Ability to diagnose roofing defects and recommend effective repairs

·       Strong understanding of health and safety within a repairs and maintenance environment

·       Excellent communication and customer service skills

·       Ability to work independently and manage a varied workload

·       Experience maintaining accurate job records and documentation

·       Full UK driving licence

·       Reliable, well-organised and able to work to agreed timescales

·       Roughcasting or plastering experience would be advantageous

Benefits

·       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 (4 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.

·       Company Sick Pay

·       Life Assurance (1x annual salary)

·       Company pension scheme with Peoples Pension, 5% employee and 3% employer pension contribution

·       Commercial vehicle and fuel card

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.

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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.