Job Title: Multi-Trade Roofer / Roofing Operative (Social Housing Repairs)
Location: Winchester, Southampton, Bournemouth & surrounding areas (occasional travel to Taunton)
Salary: £24/hour (CIS, Umbrella) - temp to perm role - perm salary upto £40k (£16-18 per hour PAYE)
Hours: 40 hours/week - Mon-Fri, 8:00-16:30
Contract: 3-month temp-to-perm
The Role
We're seeking experienced Roofers and Roofing-biased Multi-Trade Operatives to support a social housing maintenance programme across the South coast. You'll carry out a mix of roof repairs and general property maintenance, ensuring homes remain safe, dry, and well-maintained.
Your work will include:
Responsive roof repairs (tiles, slates, ridge, verge, flashing, felt, minor flat-roof work)
Diagnosing roof leaks in occupied social housing
Gutter, fascia and soffit repairs/replacement
Making properties weather-tight
Supporting with basic-mid-level multi-trade tasks, including:
Small carpentry repairs
Patch plastering
Basic plumbing fixes
Painting/decorating
Tiling repairs
General property upkeep
This role suits a roofer who can turn their hand to other trades OR a multi-skilled operative with strong roofing experience.
Skills & Trades (any of the following):
Roofing (essential for at least one position)
Carpentry
Basic plumbing
Tiling
Patch plastering
Decorating/painting
General maintenance/handyman skills
Perks (when permanent):
23 days holiday + bank holidays (with buy/sell options)
Pension scheme
Company fleet van & fuel card
Uniform & PPE provided
Healthcare, wellbeing & lifestyle discounts
1 paid volunteering day per year
Career progression within a large, stable maintenance team
Requirements:
Proven experience in roofing or multi-trade maintenance
Comfortable working in occupied and void social housing properties
Full UK driving licence
DBS check (support available if required)
Interested?
Reply with your CV to apply.
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