Roofer (Response Repairs)

Salary: £34,465 - £36,456 per annum (2024 pay award pending). 

Bristol City Council’s Housing & Landlord Services are currently recruiting a Roofing operative to join our Responsive Repairs team.

The Response Repairs Team focuses on delivering high quality, cost effective responsive repairs to a large variety of properties amongst our 28000 homes.

We are seeking to employ an enthusiastic and motivated roofer to join our response roofing team. Within this role you will inspect, install, maintain, and repair all types of roofing systems throughout our housing stock. The role also includes installation, maintenance and repair of fascia, soffits, and rainwater systems.

This role requires a good understanding of building pathology, especially when related to roofing hazards, defects, and their causes. 

You should be methodical and enquiring. The role requires commitment, accountability, and a can-do attitude, where going the extra mile is normal practise.

We are always looking for continuous improvement in our delivery of this essential service, working within dedicated timelines and budgets.

The role is varied, fast paced, challenging, rewarding and delivers job and customer satisfaction.

You will hold a trade qualification in a relevant field, plus a further period of relevant practical experience or equivalent knowledge and skill demonstrated from significant and relevant experience in roofing or similar construction related environment and extensive professional trade experience in pitched and flat roofing systems.

You will also hold a full driving licence. The post requires a moderate level of fluency.

You must have the ability to converse with citizens and provide complex information in accurate spoken English, or through a BSL interpreter.

Why Bristol City Council?

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. For the majority of our roles hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice - mixing both home and office working.

Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.