Job Title
Heritage Roofer (Slate / Tile / Stone Tile + Basic Leadwork)
Overview
An established heritage construction team is looking for an experienced Roofer to work on high-quality conservation and restoration projects across Somerset and the surrounding counties. This is a steady, employed position (paid hourly) with a long-term pipeline of heritage work-ideal if you're currently self-employed and want to reduce the admin/pressure, or if you're ready to step up from a larger firm into a more specialist environment.
Key Responsibilities
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Heritage roofing repairs and renewals on period and listed buildings
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Slating (including repairs, sorting/reclaim, matching, and detailing)
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Tiling and stone tiling (new and reclaimed materials where required)
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Basic leadwork (e.g., flashings, soakers, valleys, apron work, lead dressings)
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Working to conservation standards with a strong focus on finish, longevity, and protecting existing fabric
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Liaising professionally with site leads, clients, and other trades
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Ensuring safe working practices (working at height, scaffolds, manual handling)
Essential Skills & Experience
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10+ years' roofing experience (required for the advertised package level)
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Strong heritage background (period properties, conservation/repair mindset, sympathetic methods)
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Confident across slating, tiling, stone tiling, and basic leadwork
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High attention to detail and pride in workmanship
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Full UK driving licence
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Must live within Somerset
Desirable (Not Essential))
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NVQ / City & Guilds in Roofing Occupations (or time-served evidence)
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PASMA/IPAF, First Aid, Asbestos Awareness
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Additional leadwork capability beyond "basic" (welding/forming) advantageous
Pay, Hours & Package (circa £55,000 p.a. equivalent)
Suitable For
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Experienced heritage roofers from strong local/regional firms who want to take the next step
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A "one-man band" looking for stability, consistent earnings, and less self-employed overhead
