Guttering jobs in Barton on Sea

Looking for a new maintenance role in a team environment?

We’re growing our team and looking for a Multi-trade Roofer to join our friendly and professional in-house workforce. If you’re highly skilled, take pride in your craft, and enjoy variety in your day, this could be the perfect role for you.

As part of our team, you’ll be responsible for delivering Void and Responsive repairs to our social housing stock—making a real difference in the lives of our residents.

What will you be doing?

This role is ideal for someone with expertise in two primary trades, including:

• Roofing: Fix roof leaks, replace broken tiles or slates, replace or repair flashings, repair and lay felt membrane to flat roofs, replace metal corrugated roofs, UPVC repairs to guttering, Flaunching to chimney stack, installation of Eave trays
• Plus another trade: You’ll also bring skills from a related trade to support a wide range of repairs. Carpentry, Plumbing, Brickwork, Plastering, or locksmith advantageous.

You’ll need to work independently, follow strict Health & Safety guidelines, and always maintain a high-quality standard of workmanship.

What’s in it for you?

• £32,190 - £35,797 (up to £40,771 career grade) per annum
• £56.38 per month tool allowance
• 24–27 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus an additional 5 days for 5 years local authority continuous service.
• Local Government Pension Scheme, with the option of Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs)
• Employee Assistance Programme offering free 24/7 legal, financial, and personal wellbeing advice
• Employee discount scheme with savings across major supermarkets, retailers, restaurants, and leisure providers
• Cycle to Work Scheme, helping you save around 40 percent on bikes and accessories
• A values‑led organisation, guided by our LEAF values (Learning, Empathy, Ambition, Fairness)
• Access to learning and development opportunities to support your growth
• A supportive, inclusive culture, where everyone is welcomed and valued

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and offer a range of active staff networks, including:

• Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Group
• LGBTQ+ Network
• Women’s Network
• Early Careers Network
• Neurodiversity Network

Reactive or Void?

You’ll work across both Void (empty property) and Reactive (day-to-day) repairs.

Ready to bring your skills to a team that values craftsmanship and community impact? Apply now and help us keep our homes safe, functional, and welcoming.

About us.

As one of the largest districts in the country, with 6 towns and a close relationship with neighbouring conurbations, the New Forest provides a supportive environment in which everyone who works for us can help drive our aims.

At the NFDC we believe that all our employees make a valuable contribution to the work of the council and that’s why we encourage a trusting and open culture where each employee is supported and respected equally, where ideas are actively sought and self-development promoted. We also recognise the value of a highly motivated and engaged workforce, we actively promote a good work/life balance. We’re keen to support career development and help all colleagues to be the best they can be.

We are proud of our values, please watch this short video to find out more. LEAF Learning Empathy Ambition Fairness (youtube.com)

If you're ambitious and passionate, are driven to deliver, and want to be part of our team, we welcome your application.

To view full details of what you can expect from working for NFDC and to view the full job description, please click on the candidate pack attached.

Click here to see why employees think that New Forest District Council is a great place to work: Working for NFDC

Please note: You’ll likely be aware that there is a government mandate to deliver Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) to Hampshire and the Solent region, meaning a transition into a new operating structure from an agreed future date. This transition is currently paused following a recent government announcement, but it is important that applicants understand how this may affect their employment should they be successful. You will find attached a useful LGR update sheet at top of this advert.

This post requires an Enhanced DBS check to be completed. You must include details and dates of ‘spent’ convictions, cautions and reprimands and final warnings.

After reading the job description of what the role will involve, you feel you would like an informal chat about the role, please contact, Derrick Drummond 07584 150995 (Repairs Supervisor (Responsive) – Housing Maintenance)

Closing date: Midnight 4th October 2026
Interview Date: 12th October 2026