Roofer - Permanent
RFR-OAK--3004_1777542427 Posted: 30/04/2026
Daniel Owen are recruiting for a Roofer
Location: Leicester (covering Peterboroug- Cambridge)
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
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:
1. Slate and tile repairs
2. Pitched and flat roofing (including heat application)
3. 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
4. Carry out reactive maintenance and repairs on various roof types
5. Diagnose faults and identify follow-on works
6. Repair and renew guttering systems
7. Work safely at height, including scaffold use and inspections
8. Ensure all work meets health & safety standards
9. Aim for first-time fixes while working within time and budget constraints
10. Maintain a professional and courteous approach on-site
What You'll Need
Essential:
11. Experience in roofing (slate, tile, pitched & flat roofs)
12. PASMA training and scaffold inspection experience (or willingness to train)
13. Strong knowledge of health & safety and working at height
14. NVQ or relevant roofing qualification (or equivalent experience)
15. Full UK driving licence (max 6 points, no recent bans)
16. Ability to pass a basic DBS check
Desirable:
17. Experience in responsive repairs
18. Social housing experience
What's on Offer
19. Competitive salary
20. Company van & fuel card
21. Bonus scheme (up to 5%)
22. 25 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday off (34 days total)
23. Annual pay reviews
24. Enhanced maternity (26 weeks full pay) & paternity leave (8 weeks full pay)
25. Private pension (3-6% employer contribution)
26. Private healthcare, dental care & life insurance
27. 24/7 GP access for you and your family
28. Discounted gym memberships
29. Cycle-to-work scheme & retail discounts
30. Ongoing training and clear career progression opportunities
31. 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 Daniel Owen.