Roofers Mate

The Vacancy

Roofers Mate – Brixton

Wates has an opportunity for a Roofers Mate to join our team within the Responsive Maintenance division. You will be based out of our Brixton location, supporting our social housing contract by assisting with reactive roofing maintenance for our residents.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist roofers with repair and renewal works on various roofing systems
• Carry and prepare materials, tools, and equipment for daily tasks
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment
• Support the team in ensuring work is completed efficiently and to a high standard
• Follow Health & Safety and safeguarding procedures at all times

Requirements:

• Previous experience in roofing is essential
• A willingness to learn and work as part of a team
• Good communication skills and a proactive attitude
• A full UK driving licence is desirable but not essential

This role is ideal for someone with hands-on roofing experience looking to develop their skills further in a supportive environment.

Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant’s criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks.

To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting

Work for Wates

Wates is one of the UK’s leading family-owned development, building and property maintenance companies.  Founded over 125 years ago, we have a proud legacy in the built environment.

We are driven by our purpose, ‘reimagining places for people to thrive’ and our three promises:

• Thriving places – working with customers, partners and communities to create places that are more sustainable, inclusive, and full of opportunity.
• Thriving planet – protecting nature and taking action on climate change by collaborating and innovating with our partners.
• Thriving people – creating opportunities and relationships so that everyone who works for and with us feels included, invested in and treated with care.

We are proud to be recognised as Gold Investors in People and as a Disability Confident employer.  We also ensure that our recruitment processes do not treat anyone less favourably due to an offending background.