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Annual salary: up to £35,000.00

Roofer

Location:Birmingham

Contract: Full Time Permanent

Salary up to £35,000 per annum, plus, company van & fuel card

42.5 hours per week (8-5 Monday- Friday)

About the role:

We are looking for a skilled Roofer to join our Birmingham contract, delivering repairs and maintenance services across occupied and void social housing properties. Working as part of our Property Services team, you will undertake a range of roofing repairs, planned maintenance works and emergency call-outs, ensuring homes remain safe, secure and weatherproof. This is a customer-facing role that requires a high standard of workmanship, a strong focus on health and safety, and excellent communication skills.

• Carry out roofing repairs and maintenance to occupied and void properties across Birmingham.
• Repair and replace roof tiles, battens, felt roofing, flat roofs, chimneys and leadwork.
• Install and repair guttering, downpipes, fascias, soffits and roof ventilation systems.
• Respond to emergency roofing issues, including storm damage and roof leaks.
• Identify roofing defects and recommend appropriate repair solutions.
• Support planned maintenance and refurbishment programmes.
• Accurately record work completed, materials used and time spent on jobs.
• Communicate effectively with tenants, colleagues and supervisors to minimise disruption.
• Ensure all work complies with health and safety requirements, the Decent Homes Standard and company procedures.

Role Criteria:

• General roofing repairs across occupied and void properties
• Replacement of roof tiles, felt roofing, and wooden battens
• Chimney repairs and replacements
• Installation and repair of flat roofs, including felt and asphalt systems
• Lead work including flashings, soakers, and valley gutters
• Repair and installation of ridge tiles, verge tiles, and hip tiles
• Guttering and downpipe repairs and replacements
• Fascia, soffit, and barge board installation and maintenance
• Roof insulation works to joists and rafters
• Installation and repair of roof vents, eaves ventilation, and ducting
• Repairs to rooflights and skylights
• Emergency call-outs to make properties safe following storm damage or leaks
• Identification of defects and recommendation of remedial actions
• Working with reclaimed roofing materials where appropriate
• Ensuring all work is completed to a high standard and in line with health and safety regulations
• Accurate recording of materials used and time spent on jobs
• Liaising with tenants and site supervisors to ensure clear communication and minimal disruption
• Supporting planned maintenance programmes and refurbishment projects
• Ensuring compliance with the Decent Homes Standard and other regulatory requirements
• UK full driving license

Benefits we can offer you:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!
• Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.
• Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more
• Family friendly policies
• Company Van, Fuel Card and Uniform

All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.

To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21 have held your licence over 3 months and have less than 9 points.

Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment.

Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact:

Francesca Swan ([email protected])

If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you. We will be accessible every step of the way.

At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, we are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all.

We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and are honoured to have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) to coincide with this, we hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers.

In our continued effort to promote social mobility, we invite applicants to voluntarily share their background information during the application stages to help us better understand the diverse experiences of our candidates. This is to ensure we are committed to improving social mobility. We use the Social Mobility Index to assess and enhance opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds. These questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply.