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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
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.
RG Setsquare is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
