Posted: 7h ago
The role
Role: Roofer
Location: Lyneham and surrounding areas along the M4 and M5 corridors
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm (40 hours per week)
Salary: £34,000 per annum
Benefits: Company Van & Fuel Card
The Opportunity
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Roofer to join a team delivering essential repairs and maintenance to Service Family Accommodation (SFA) across the Defence estate.
This is an excellent opportunity to secure a long-term, stable role working on occupied domestic properties, where your work will directly support military families living on site. The role offers a great work-life balance with no mandatory on-call rota and optional overtime available for those who wish to increase their earnings.
The Role
As a Roofer, you will carry out general roofing repairs and maintenance across a portfolio of Service Family Homes. Working within occupied properties, you will regularly engage with military families and residents, making professionalism and excellent customer service just as important as technical ability.
Typical duties will include:
Diagnosing roofing issues and carrying out repairs on domestic properties
Undertaking general roof maintenance and remedial works
Identifying defects and recommending appropriate repair solutions
Completing work safely, efficiently and to a high standard
Maintaining accurate records of works completed
Providing excellent customer service and managing expectations whilst working within occupied homes
Working collaboratively with colleagues and supporting wider maintenance activities when requiredSafety is a key priority. You will never work at height alone and will work as part of a team structure consisting of roofers, labourers and a roofer's mate, ensuring safe systems of work are always followed.
About You
We are looking for practical, reliable and customer-focused individuals who take pride in the quality of their work.
You will have:
Previous roofing experience, either as a qualified or time-served roofer
Experience carrying out domestic roofing repairs and maintenance
Good fault-finding and problem-solving skills
A strong understanding of health and safety and safe working practices at height
The ability to work independently and as part of a team
Excellent communication and customer service skills
A full UK driving licenceExperience within social housing, property maintenance or defence accommodation would be advantageous but is not essential.
Security Requirements
Due to the nature of the work, successful applicants will be required to obtain and maintain Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance.
What We Offer
£34,000 annual salary
Company van and fuel card
Monday to Friday working pattern
Optional overtime opportunities
No mandatory on-call rota
Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Volunteer leave
One paid professional subscription
Life assurance policy
Employee discount and reward schemes
Long-term career opportunities within a stable and supportive organisationIf you're an experienced roofer looking for a secure role where you can make a real difference to the homes of military families while enjoying a great work-life balance, we'd love to hear from you