The Role Due to rapid growth and continuous success we are delighted to confirm that we are seeking a Roofer to join our Repairs & Maintenance team in Birmingham. This is a permanent role and the core working hours are Monday to Friday 8:00am-4:30pm. The Roofer will be responsible for property maintenance and repairs to social housing properties covering the south Birmingham patch. The Customer You will be part of one of Fortems largest Social Housing contracts, Birmingham City Council. This is an expanding £50m Repairs & Maintenance, Capital Works and Retrofit contract and the largest social housing contract in Europe. We are responsible for over 22,500 properties in the Birmingham area including low, medium and a significant number of high-rise blocks. This is a fast paced, focused and dedicated contract which we have been re-awarded 3 times and we are very proud to be able to support this exceptional client. Duties and Responsibilities The Roofer responsibilities will include: Carry out reactive and planned preventative maintenance as required. Ensure all work is completed to a high standard with minimal supervision. Provide assurance to residents by clearly explaining actions and next steps. Take ownership of work, aiming for a 'First Time Fix' on all jobs. Stay within budget and time constraints whilst completing tasks. Operate in compliance with company Health and Safety guidelines. Stay up to date with technical and legal requirements related to your skill areas. What You Will Need The Roofer will meet the following criteria: Essential criteria Proven experience in general roofing, including pitched and flat roofs Skilled inguttering installation and repair Competent inflat roofing systems, including torch on felt application and felting techniques Ability tostrip back existing roofing materialssafely and efficiently Experience withridge work, including bedding and pointing Full UK driving licence Desirable criteria Social Housing experience Benefits The Roofer benefits include: Company van for work purposes and fuel card Overtime and call outs available Eligible for bonus up to 5% 25 days annual leave bank holidays & your birthday off (34 days total) Pay review every year 26 weeks full pay maternity leave 8 weeks full pay paternity leave Discounted gym memberships at national and local gyms Up to £3,000 colleague referral fee Vast directory of training on bespoke in-house Learning Management System Private pension Life Insurance Private healthcare and dental care Cycle-to-work scheme Retail and mobile phone provider discounts Who We Are We are part of the Willmott Dixon group, established in 2002 Fortem provides specialist property solutions tailored to keep homes and buildings running smoothly. Our highly trained teams deliver a range of internal and external repairs as well as high quality voids, planned installations and gas services. Alongside our core functions, we have extensive experience in decarbonisation, specialising in making homes more energy-efficient and helping clients on their journey to become zero carbon. Our experience, commitment to best practice and exemplary quality, together with a genuine partnered approach, ensures we achieve excellent outcomes for our partners, clients and customers. We have an established track record of improving communities and creating better places for people to work and live. We are Investors in People - Gold, we believe in equality, diversity and respect for all and encourage applications from all sectors of the community. Note for Recruitment Agencies: We have an agreed PSL, we do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable.