Multi-Trade Roofer / Roofing Operative (Social Housing Repairs)

  • RG Setsquare
  • Kings Worthy, Hampshire
  • Dec 01, 2025
Full time Construction Skilled Trades & Labour Property

Job Description

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.