Roofing Technician
Summary
A Roofing Technician performs maintenance, repairs, and installations on residential/commercial roofs in Birmingham, using tools, SIKA products, and technical plans to fix leaks, replace materials, and ensure structural integrity while managing client queries and job documentation.
What will be my core responsibilities?
We are seeking a Roofing Technician to cover the Birmingham area, providing a comprehensive roofing maintenance service on a range of different spaces, meeting client expectations for quality, cost and speed of service.
- Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on a range of Roofing tasks as instructed by the Contract Support Team.
- Assess roof damage and use problem solving skills and practical knowledge to agree the most effective repair methods.
- Use SIKA method and products to fix a range of roofing issues.
- Maintain and repair guttering and fascia's and plan in regular clearing and cleaning.
- Attention to detail when assessing damage, spotting leaks, creating waterproof seals, and ensuring patterns are even and structurally sound.
- Precise hand-eye coordination for using hand and power tools to accurately install materials like slates, tiles, and waterproof membranes.
- Repair wood structures to include timbers and framing.
- Able to read and understand technical drawings and structural plans.
- Measure roof areas, calculate material requirements, and determine angles and slopes.
- Update the job log with notes and upload relevant documentation.
- Support the Account Manager and Billing Team with query management to aid the invoicing process.
What can I expect?
- Company van and fuel card for business use.
- Plenty of overtime available, paid 1.5 x for evenings and 2 x for weekends after midday on a Saturday
- Mobile phone and tablet for business use.
- Uniform and PPE.
- Tools/Tool Allowance
- Proven ability and experience working in a general Roofing Maintenance role.
- Solid carpentry and joinery skills.
- Knowledgeable in the use of SIKA products and able to train others.
- High levels of stamina, strength, and flexibility are required for constant bending, kneeling, and lifting.
- Well developed communication skills and able to work successfully with team members, contractors, end client and internal stakeholders.
- Attention to detail and excellent problem solving skills.
- A good standard of maths skills, able to make accurate measurements and calculations.
- Comfortable working with multiple systems and maintaining accurate records.
- Full Driving Licence.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.