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Job Title: Multi-Trade Roofer / Roofing Operative (Social Housing Repairs)
Location: Winchester, Southampton, Bournemouth & surrounding areas (occasional travel to Taunton)
Salary: £24/hour (CIS, Umbrella) - temp to perm role - perm salary upto £40k (£16-18 per hour PAYE)
Hours: 40 hours/week - Mon-Fri, 8:00-16:30
Contract: 3-month temp-to-perm
Overtime: Time-and-a-half or double rate

The Role

We're seeking experienced Roofers and Roofing-biased Multi-Trade Operatives to support a social housing maintenance programme across the South coast. You'll carry out a mix of roof repairs and general property maintenance, ensuring homes remain safe, dry, and well-maintained.

Your work will include:

Responsive roof repairs (tiles, slates, ridge, verge, flashing, felt, minor flat-roof work)

Diagnosing roof leaks in occupied social housing

Gutter, fascia and soffit repairs/replacement

Making properties weather-tight

Supporting with basic-mid-level multi-trade tasks, including:

Small carpentry repairs

Patch plastering

Basic plumbing fixes

Painting/decorating

Tiling repairs

General property upkeep

This role suits a roofer who can turn their hand to other trades OR a multi-skilled operative with strong roofing experience.

Skills & Trades (any of the following):

Roofing (essential for at least one position)

Carpentry

Basic plumbing

Tiling

Patch plastering

Decorating/painting

General maintenance/handyman skills

Perks (when permanent):

23 days holiday + bank holidays (with buy/sell options)

Pension scheme

Company fleet van & fuel card

Uniform & PPE provided

Healthcare, wellbeing & lifestyle discounts

1 paid volunteering day per year

Career progression within a large, stable maintenance team

Requirements:

Proven experience in roofing or multi-trade maintenance

Comfortable working in occupied and void social housing properties

Full UK driving licence

DBS check (support available if required)

Interested?

Reply with your CV to apply.

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