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Skilled Roofer – Brighton & Hove

Hill Bros is an established, successful roofing and building company based in Brighton & Hove, with a history dating back to 1980. We are a family-run business with an excellent local reputation, and we are looking for an experienced, reliable and hardworking Skilled Roofer to join our growing team.

We work throughout Brighton & Hove and the surrounding areas, carrying out a wide range of roofing, building and maintenance works on both residential and commercial properties.

The Role

You will work as part of our roofing team, either alongside another roofer or with a labourer/improver depending on the job.

We regularly work on older properties and unusual buildings, so we're looking for someone who can think for themselves, assess problems as they arise and find practical solutions rather than simply following a standard approach.

If you currently work well with a reliable labourer/improver, we are also open to discussing bringing them into the team.

Typical hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:00pm with 2x 30min breaks
Overtime/weekend work: Available if desired

What We're Looking For

You should have several years' experience in roofing and be confident carrying out work to a high standard.

You must:

• Have good knowledge of roofing practices and relevant British Standards.
• Have your own van/vehicle and tools.
• Hold a valid UK driving licence and be able to travel to different sites throughout Brighton & Hove and the surrounding areas.
• Be reliable, punctual and take pride in your work.
• Have good communication skills and be comfortable using a mobile phone to communicate with the office and team.
• Work well as part of a team and be able to follow instructions when required.
• Be capable of working independently and using your own initiative.
• Be forward-thinking and able to plan ahead, particularly when identifying and arranging materials required for upcoming works.
• Be polite, professional and respectful towards customers, neighbours and other trades.

A company vehicle may be available after a successful trial period if required/agreed.

Roofing Skills

We're particularly interested in people with experience in:

• Roof repairs and complete roof renewals.
• Working on older properties and dealing with unexpected or complex roofing issues.
• Natural slate.
• Concrete interlocking tiles.
• Plain tiles.
• Fibre-cement tiles.
• Leadwork, including cover flashings, step flashings, aprons, saddles and back gutters.
• More advanced leadwork, including lead welding, would be a bonus.
• Flat roofing – experience is preferred, although training can be provided.
• Guttering, downpipes, fascia and soffit installation.

Additional Skills

As Hill Bros provides a wide range of roofing, building and property maintenance services, we can make use of skills outside of traditional roofing.

We would particularly value experience in:

• Rendering and render repairs.
• Firewall repairs.
• Chimney repairs and maintenance.
• External decorating.
• Internal plastering.
• Roof cleaning and treatments.
• Window maintenance.
• Chimney demolition.
• General building works.
• Damp proofing.

You don't need to be an expert in everything listed above.

We are more interested in finding someone who is skilled, honest, willing to learn and takes pride in their work.

If there are areas where your experience is limited, that's absolutely fine. We can provide guidance and training where appropriate and pair you with someone more experienced while you develop those skills.

What is important to us is that you're honest about your abilities so we can make sure you are given the right work and support.

What We Offer

• Consistent work throughout Brighton & Hove and the surrounding areas.
• Monday–Friday working hours.
• Overtime and weekend work available if wanted.
• The opportunity to develop your skills across roofing and building.
• Training and support where required.
• Potential company vehicle following a successful trial period.
• The opportunity to work with an established local company with over 45 years of experience.
• A varied workload – no two days are necessarily the same.
• A friendly team environment where good workmanship and reliability are valued.

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is skilled, reliable, hardworking and takes genuine pride in their work.

If you know your way around a roof, can work to a high standard, are able to think for yourself and want to join a company where you can develop your skills further, we'd like to hear from you.

If you don't meet every requirement listed above but believe you have the right attitude and a strong set of skills, please still get in touch. We're happy to have a conversation and see if you're a good fit for the team.

To apply or ask any questions, please get in touch with Hill Bros.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Free parking

Application question(s):

• Do you own your own van or car to use for work?

Experience:

• Roofing: 10 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person