Roofer (Grade 12)

Job Description

Job Category : Trade & Operatives
Location : The Deane Depot, Somerset Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 08:00
End Time : 16:00
Salary: £12.70

You will be required to work to a high standard and delivery excellent customer service, you will need to plan and manage your workload to ensure that jobs are attended and completed within timescales and are completed right first time, reducing the need for any further follow up visits.
Identify the extent and scope of the reported defect/s, rectify to meet work schedules, or alternatively seek the appropriate authorization for suitable remedial action such as roof replacement.
Carry out all forms of responsive roofing works, attending to emergency situations, roof leaks and damage following poor weather conditions. Carry out planned works in line with appointments made with tenants.
You will be part of the roofing team and a subject matter expert in your area, working with different roofing types and carrying out a variety of repairs.
Working with reclaimed roofing materials and recycling based on knowledge and experience of existing roof slates and tiles, a comprehensive knowledge of all roofing materials is required.
Carry out associated lead work flashings, soakers and step flashing, chimney flashings, valley flashings also apron flashings.
Repair and build roofs using various materials and tools, deliver all works on time and in many cases respond as an emergency.
Fix and lay a variety of roof coverings, including cement and clay tiles, slate, pan tiles, double roman tiles, shingle and ridge tiles.
Carry out repairs and replacement for all types of roofing materials.
Water proofing and flat roofing repairs and single ply roofing.
Replace corrugated cement sheeting. This will always require felt and batten works by repair or complete elevations.
Insulation work is always required to the joist and rafters as specified.
Tile vents, including eaves and wall plate ventilation and ducting.
Works to rooflights and skylights.
Guttering and downpipe repairs and replacement.
Replacement of facia boards soffits and barge boards.
Carry out emergency works to make safe buildings and safe systems of working.

Design, planning, product choice and acquisition.
Carry out tasks and projects with minimal support / guidance, whilst taking accountability for quality and quantity of work. RATES NEGOTIABLE IN LINE WITH EXPERIENCE

Qualification/Knowledge/Experience/Skills
Qualifications
Essential
• Level 2 Diploma in Roofing.
• Relevant experience in the Roofing works building maintenance and the building industry.
• Trained at working at height.
• Trained & Qualified to carry out Scaffold Inspections & sign off operational scaffolding on a weekly basis.
• Committed to CPD
Desirable
• Trained & qualified to work with the high-level Tetra Systems.
• Health & Safety Qualification
• Multi Trade experience
• Tetra Trained
• Trained to use the sky-vac high reach systems
• Abrasive Wheels
• Ladder Training
• Asbestos awareness
• Working with harness and restraint equipment
• Cherry Picker & Platform
• First Aid
• Confined spaces
Knowledge
Essential
• Fully competent in all aspects of roofing including, pitched and flat roof systems, lead valleys, flashings, box gutters, three-layer felt systems.
• Knowledge of all types of responsive maintenance.
• Technical knowledge of machinery and tools.
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office.
• Principles of good customer service.
• Understands the principles of data protection.
• Knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety legislation and requirements.

Desirable
• Local Government knowledge.
• Understanding of the Housing sector.
• Experience and knowledge of condensation, damp and mould, and the associated preventative works.
• Understanding of other trade roles.

Experience
Essential
• Experience working in occupied premises.
• Post qualification experience in roofing.
• Ability to erect portable tower scaffolding and easi-deck systems.
• Ability to follow specifications and design drawings.
• Ability to use and update computerised devices (including Handheld smartphone or Tablet PC).

Desirable
• Experience working in social housing.
• Experience working in occupied premises.
• Experience of working with customers who may be vulnerable or have support needs.

Skills
Essential
• Physically able to move heavy items may be a requirement of the role, especially when working alone.
• It is essential for the postholder to have good communication skills.
• Excellent team working skills and customer service abilities.
• Ability to use and update computerised devices (including Handheld smartphone or Tablet PC).
• Flexible and able to multitask.
• Good level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Persuasive and encouraging adopting a coaching style to enable customers to understand tasks being varied out.
• Problem solving and decision making, resolving issues under time constraints.