We are a values‑led, charitable organisation that provides more than 60,000 people in Sunderland with a place they can call home. We have a clear vision and a social purpose. We believe that everyone has the right to live in a good quality home that they can afford. We invest millions of pounds every year to keep our existing homes safe and decent. We also play our part in helping to deal with the UK housing crisis by building hundreds of new, modern homes to rent in Sunderland. We would love for you to join us to achieve our vision.
Key responsibilities will include:
* Work as part of a team to carry out all responsive and planned roofing maintenance and replacement works safely.
* Completion of all other roofing related duties including flat roofing works, gutter re‑lines, replacements and cleans.
* Ensure appropriate parts and materials are available to complete jobs in a timely manner whilst ensuring effective management of your van‑based stock.
* Provide excellent customer service by fostering clear communication and a respectful attitude toward customers, colleagues, and stakeholders.
* Carry out all works to the relevant legal, obligatory and Gentoo Group standards.
What we are looking for:
* A full UK driver’s licence.
* A recognised (Inductured) craft apprenticeship in roofing or City & Guilds Advanced Craft certificate in roof, slating and tiling or NVQ level 2 in roof, slating and tiling.
* Hot works training and TETRA Ladder Safety System Level 1‑3.
* Knowledge and understanding of relevant Health & Safety regulations.
* The ability to work at height and in external environments.
* Effective communication and customer care skills.
* A flexible approach to meet the demands of the role.
* Competence in the use of handheld IT systems.
* Openness for continual learning and developing skills in order to carry out duties and responsibilities.
* Disability Confident.
Benefits
* 31 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with an option to purchase up to 5 additional days per year.
* Early finish on Fridays.
* Flexible and hybrid working.
* Free Health Cash Plan, with cashback for dental, optical, physio, wellbeing therapies and more, with some free child cover.
* Access to private healthcare through the Health Cash Plan.
* Competitive Aviva pension scheme – Gentoo will contribute up to 10% based on your personal contribution.
* Salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme.
* Enhanced family‑friendly leave.
* Car mileage allowance if you use your personal vehicle for business purposes.
* Life assurance cover to the value of 3 times your annual salary.
Disability Confident
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