Overview
About Cardo Group
Cardo Group is a leading provider of building maintenance and improvement services to social housing providers and public bodies across the UK. With over 1,000 colleagues operating in South Wales, the South West, London, the South East, the Midlands, and Scotland, we continue to expand with ambitious plans for nationwide growth.
We deliver a comprehensive range of services tailored to the needs of our clients and their residents, including:
* Retrofit and energy efficiency upgrades
* Responsive repairs, voids, and disrepair (including damp & mould)
* Compliance and statutory servicing
* Refurbishment and project works
* Mechanical and electrical (M&E) services
* Commercial building maintenance
* Planned maintenance aligned to the Decent Homes Standard
At the heart of our work is a commitment to delivering high-quality services that improve homes and enhance lives.
We are equally dedicated to creating a positive and inclusive workplace. Diversity drives innovation, and inclusion builds stronger teams. At Cardo Group, every individual is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We celebrate differences, champion equality, and ensure our workforce reflects the diverse communities we serve.
Together, we are building not only better projects – but a better, fairer future.
We are currently looking for a Roofer to join our maintenance team in Kingston Upon Thames.
You will be expected to carry out a range of roofing works, maintenance, and repairs on social housing properties, ensuring safe, high-quality workmanship that meets organisational standards and statutory compliance. The role involves working on both planned and reactive jobs to maintain tenants’ homes in good condition, contributing to tenant satisfaction and the safety of housing stock.
Accountabilities/Responsibilities
* Undertake roofing repairs, maintenance, and installations on pitched and flat roofs, including tiles, slates, felt, leadwork, fascias, soffits, and guttering.
* Diagnose roofing defects and implement effective repair solutions.
* Carry out responsive repairs in occupied homes with sensitivity to tenants.
* Complete planned works on void (empty) properties to ensure homes are ready for re-letting.
* Work at height safely, using access equipment, scaffolding, and fall-arrest systems in line with health & safety regulations.
* Ensure all works are completed to a high standard and in accordance with organisation, client, and regulatory requirements.
* Record and report completed works via mobile technology (PDA/tablet).
* Maintain a clean and safe working environment and leave properties in a tenant-ready state.
* Identify and report additional works or potential hazards to supervisors.
* Provide excellent customer service to tenants, treating them and their homes with respect.
* Work flexibly as part of a repairs and maintenance team, supporting colleagues and other trades where necessary.
Key Skills & Experience
* Proven experience as a Roofer, ideally within social housing or domestic repairs.
* Good knowledge of pitched and flat roofing systems, materials, and repair techniques.
* Understanding of health & safety requirements, including working at height and asbestos awareness.
* Ability to diagnose defects and provide cost-effective repair solutions.
* Full UK driving licence (company van usually provided).
* Excellent communication and customer service skills.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-trade team.
Qualifications
* NVQ Level 2/3 in Roofing Occupations or equivalent trade qualification.
Why Join Cardo Group?
At Cardo Group, we are growing, evolving, and building a stable foundation for long-term success. When you join us, you become part of a forward-thinking company that values innovation, integrity, and inclusivity.
We are dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We recognise that diverse perspectives strengthen our business, drive innovation, and help us better serve the communities we work with.
* Equity – We ensure fair opportunities for growth and success, removing barriers that may stand in the way.
* Diversity – We embrace different backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints, knowing that diversity fuels creativity and progress.
* Inclusion – We foster a culture where every team member has a voice and feels a true sense of belonging.
At Cardo Group, EDI is more than a policy, it’s part of who we are. We actively promote an environment where all individuals, regardless of race, gender, age, ability, sexual orientation, or background, can thrive.
Join us and be part of a company that values you—exactly as you are.
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