Roofer

Description:

Annual salary: up to £33,436.50

Roofer

Location: Caerphilly

Contract: Full Time- Fixed Term contract - 40 hours per week (8-4.30 Monday- Friday)

Salary: Up to £33,436.50 per annum, plus, company van & fuel card

Celtic Horizons is a partnership between United Welsh Group and Mears Group PLC, delivering repairs, maintenance and improvement services to over 6,800 homes across South Wales.

The work we do helps keep homes safe, well maintained and in good condition for the people who live in them. Every day our teams are out in the community delivering a range of repairs, maintenance and planned improvement works across local housing.

We are looking for a skilled and reliable Roofer to join our growing team. In this role, you will be responsible for installing, repairing, and maintaining a variety of roofing systems on residential and commercial properties. The successful candidate will have experience working with materials such as tiles, slates, flat roofing systems, and leadwork, ensuring all work is completed to a high standard and in line with health and safety regulations. You will be confident working at height, able to identify and resolve roofing issues efficiently, and committed to delivering excellent workmanship and customer service. This is a great opportunity to join a reputable company offering competitive pay, ongoing training, and opportunities for career development.

Role Responsibilities:
General roofing repairs across occupied and void properties, community centres, schools and leisure facilities.
Replacement of roof tiles, felt roofing, and wooden battens
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
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 responsible person on site and site supervisors to ensure clear communication and minimal disruption
Supporting planned maintenance programmes and refurbishment projectsKey Criteria:
UK full driving license
City & Guilds or equivalent in Roofing trade discipline
Experience in Roofing trade environmentIt would be advantageous to have knowledge or a qualification in another trade: Bricklaying, Carpentry & Joinery, Damp Proof Coursing, Glazier, Painting & Decorating, Plastering, Plumbing, Tiling.

Benefits:
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 UniformAll 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.

When you join us, you'll be joining the Celtic Horizons partnership between United Welsh Group and Mears Group PLC, delivering services to homes across South Wales.

Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact:
Vickie Rudge ((url removed))
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