Are you an experienced tradesperson looking for a new role?
At Fairhive we’re excited to welcome an enthusiastic and friendly Roofer to our Property Services team. If you enjoy hands-on work within an organisation that makes a real difference in peoples’ lives then this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
About the role...
In this role, you will be using your trade skills to directly improve the lives of our residents. Collaboration is key, as you will be working with a variety of other skilled tradespeople, and our friendly administrative staff and managers, to achieve our goals.
In addition to your technical skills, warm and friendly communication is essential as you will be the friendly face of Fairhive for our tenants.
As an experienced tradesperson you already know that emergencies can happen outside of the 9 – 5! Therefore, all of our tradespeople participate in a call out rota to ensure our residents are kept safe in their homes.
Some of your responsibilities will include:
Inspect occupied and vacant properties to assess repair, maintenance or installation needs. Diagnose faults and complete the most cost-effective, efficient repair, then use a handheld PDA to accurately record and update job details upon completion.
Carrying out flat and pitched roofing and guttering repairs and installations in occupied and void properties, including roof surface repairs, flashing and leadwork replacement, tile/slate repairs and replacement, flat roofing systems (felt, asphalt, cold-process, torch-on and ply membranes), gutter cleaning and repairs, heat tape maintenance, and protective roof coatings. All work to be completed in accordance with current legislation and industry performance standards.
Basic brickwork and repointing, changing man-hole covers, render repairs, patch repair 2sqm concrete areas and paving, cavity wall inspections, installation of loft insulation
Participate in the Emergency call-out cover outside normal working hours, on a rota basis as part of the call-out team
To be successful you will have:
NVQ Level 3 Roofing qualification or equivalent practical experience
Hold a valid and current driving licence
Have organisational, time management, and problem solving skills
Have basic IT skills
Be committed to the promotion of equality and diversity in service delivery
At Fairhive Homes, we’re driven by a simple yet powerful vision: “Homes for Living, Communities for Life” This isn’t just what we do; it’s what we strive for every day. As a non-profit housing association, we’re dedicated to providing affordable housing to over 20,000 individuals in our community. Our residents are truly at the heart of everything we do.
We are dedicated to supporting our residents and neighbourhoods. Whether we are maintaining our high-quality homes or building new ones, our mission is to foster thriving communities where everyone feels welcome and can proudly say, 'This is my home.'
We believe that a strong community starts with quality housing, and we’re here to make that vision a reality.
Fairhive Homes Limited
Fairfax House, 69 Buckingham Street, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP20 2NJ
