General Operative (Roofers Mate)

We're looking for operatives to join the Responsive Repairs North team to support Karbon Homes in delivering a highâ€'quality roofing and general repairs service that promotes a strong customerâ€'first culture and continuous improvement. The role will have a strong focus on roofing repairs, working alongside qualified roofers and other trade colleagues to deliver safe, effective, and timely work. You'll be responsible for assisting with and carrying out a range of roofing and general maintenance activities in both occupied and empty properties. This includes:

• Assisting with roofing repairs, maintenance, and minor installations (e.g., replacing tiles/slates, guttering repairs, clearing blockages, basic flat roof works, repairs to pointing to brickwork, insulation top up and relevel)
+ Supporting roofers with access, preparation, and safe working at height o Undertaking general repairs and maintenance tasks as part of a multiâ€'skilled wholeâ€'job repair approach # Ensuring work is completed to a high standard while maintaining excellent customer service

You should have experience in a relevant role (refer to person specification), ideally including experience supporting roofing works or working at height. You must have the practical skills and knowledge needed to carry out roofing and general maintenance tasks safely and to a high standard in domestic and nonâ€'domestic premises, both occupied and void. You'll also have: @ A good understanding of health and safety, particularly relating to working at height - Strong customer service skills, with the ability to work respectfully in customers' homes = The ability to work effectively as part of a team and support trade colleagues
• A full UK driving licence, which is essential
  
  o Salary: £28,270 per annum
# Location: Newburn / Stanley (to be agreed with the successful candidate prior to start date) @ The successful applicant will be required to work throughout the North East. We recognise the contribution people with criminal records can make as colleagues and we welcome all applications. A criminal record will not exclude a candidate from being appointed because of offences that are irrelevant to, and do not place them at, or make them a risk in the role they're applying for. The role you're applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (ROA). The successful candidate(s) will be asked to submit a basic disclosure and barring check application during pre-employment checks. Why Join Us? We offer a generous benefits package to support your wellbeing and development, including: - 26 days annual leave (rising to 31 after 3 years) = Birthday leave
• Occupational pension
+ Health cash plan o Flexible benefits pot # Access to funding for qualifications, conferences, and learning events