Job Title
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
1. 10+ years' roofing experience (required for the advertised package level)
2. Strong heritage background (period properties, conservation/repair mindset, sympathetic method...