Job Title
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Heritage Roofer (Slate / Tile / Stone Tile + Basic Leadwork)
Overview
An established heritage construction team is looking for an experienced Roofer to work on high-quality conservation and restoration projects across Somerset and the surrounding counties. This is a steady, employed position (paid hourly) with a long-term pipeline of heritage work-ideal if you're currently self-employed and want to reduce the admin/pressure, or if you're ready to step up from a larger firm into a more specialist environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Heritage roofing repairs and renewals on period and listed buildings
* Slating (including repairs, sorting/reclaim, matching, and detailing)
* Tiling and stone tiling (new and reclaimed materials where required)
* Basic leadwork (e.g., flashings, soakers, valleys, apron work, lead dressings)
* Working to conservation standards with a strong focus on finish, longevity, and protecting existing fabric
* Liaising professionally with site leads, clients, and other trades
* Ensuring safe working practices (working at height, scaffolds, manual handling)
Essential Skills & Experience
* 10+ years' roofing experience (required for the advertised package level)
* Strong heritage background (period properties, conservation/repair mindset, sympathetic methods)
* Confident across slating, tiling, stone tiling, and basic leadwork
* High attention to detail and pride in workmanship
* Full UK driving licence
* Must live within Somerset
Desirable (Not Essential))
* NVQ / City & Guilds in Roofing Occupations (or time-served evidence)
* PASMA/IPAF, First Aid, Asbestos Awareness
* Additional leadwork capability beyond 'basic' (welding/forming) advantageous
Pay, Hours & Package (circa £55,000 p.a. equivalent)
* Core hours: 42.5 hours/week paid at £22.50/hour (approx. £50k p.a.)
* Average travel time: (approx. xxuwjjq £5k p.a.)
* Company van and fuel provided for work travel holiday/ 22 days paid plus bank holidays
* pension %, - as the lawshut down if any - 2 weeks at Christmas. 7 days annual/ 3 BHStart and finish time 7am to 4pm - 30 mins lunch
Suitable For
* Experienced heritage roofers from strong local/regional firms who want to take the next step
* A 'one-man band' looking for stability, consistent earnings, and less self-employed overhead