Roofer

Would you like to work for a company that can offer 28 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, a healthcare cash plan, matched pension contribution scheme and cashback on purchases from some of the country's biggest retailers? A company that can also offer you full uniform and all required PPE, the latest handheld technology, Company vehicle and fuel card plus access to regular employee forums and feedback groups? Then please read on…

We are recruiting for an experienced Roofer who will ideally have experience of working within a social housing or local authority environment. You will undertake Roofing & and other trade repairs and maintenance work, to provide high quality, 'right first time', cost effective building services to the business and its customers.

Please be advised that this role is covering our properties based within the East Midlands

To be considered for this position it is essential that you have the ability to undertake associated trade tasks within competency, NVQ2 qualification or equivalent and long term relevant trade experience. You must have a high level of skill in Roofing repairs and replacement works, in addition you should have some other basic skills to complete roofing related works, for replacement timber works, UPVC facia & soffits, felt & single ply flat roofing. Leadwork, pointing and any skills or any other trade.

It is preferable for you to also have a working at height certificate (Tetra or similar) Abrasive Wheel training, PASMA qualification and the ability to read construction drawings.

You will conduct work in accordance with current legislation, British Standards, Codes of Practice, safe systems of work and recognised industrial standards for such work, minimizing damage to the fabric of the property., Disability Confident
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Our promise

Here at Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTVH) we want to capture the value that difference brings and are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We work collaboratively 'Serving people better every day' to educate, support and develop all of our diverse employees and the communities that we serve.

We want every employee and every customer to feel comfortable enough to be their true self and are working tirelessly in the background to create an environment that encourages our employees to challenge non-inclusive behaviours and to be mindful of their own and other's wellbeing.

Our core values of Dare, Care and Collaborate demonstrate that we are a people focused business, solving social issues by working together!

You will predominantly be working in a two man team, andwill need a full manual UK driving licence and will either be provided with your own Metworks van or share a van for working hours.

To meet our commitment to providing safe, high quality services to our customers we will complete a standard background check with the Disclosure and Barring service, once an offer of employment is made. As standard you will be added to the DBS updating service with a new check being carried out on a 3 yearly basis. The cost of a DBS will be paid for by the organisation.

Please note :- we do not currently offer visa sponsorship.

What's in it for you?

Our benefits include:-

• 28 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part time) per year


• 2 volunteering days per year for things like helping out in local communities


• An additional 'Beliefs day' once a year to have an extra a day off


• Enhanced pension with matched contributions of up to 9%


• Life assurance cover 3 x your salary


• Health cash plan scheme for your everyday healthcare needs which you can add your family members too


• Tenancy deposit - interest free loan to help with rental deposits


• Access to extensive learning and training opportunities with Wisebox platform


• Colleague virtual social platform with our workplace pages where you can keep up to date with the organisational activity and link in with colleagues


• Career progression across the organisation with our mentoring programme and apprenticeships


• We are committed to the wellbeing of our colleagues and support this as an organisation