Roofer jobs

The Edinburgh Boiler Company is looking for an experienced and dependable Roofer to support our growing Installation Teams.

This is a practical, field-based role completing roofing work associated with boiler and solar PV installations.

You will work closely with heating engineers, electricians and the Operations Team to ensure installations progress safely, efficiently and to a consistently high standard.

Training can be provided for an experienced roofer who wants to develop their skills in renewable energy.

About The Edinburgh Boiler Company

The Edinburgh Boiler Company helps customers create warmer, greener and more efficient homes through high-quality home-energy solutions.

Our ambition is to become Scotland’s most trusted and respected home-energy company, recognised for putting people first, working as one team and delivering every service with uncompromising safety and quality.

We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work, supports colleagues and treats every customer’s home with care. You will understand that strong workmanship, clear communication and attention to detail are essential to delivering the right result first time.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete roofing work required before, during and after boiler and solar PV installations.
• Form roof openings and fit suitable flashing and weatherproofing for vertical flue installations, working alongside qualified heating engineers.
• Install solar PV roof mounting systems and panels following training, manufacturer instructions and agreed installation plans.
• Work with electricians to coordinate panel installation and associated roof-level tasks.
• Lift and reinstate roof tiles or slates carefully, replacing damaged materials where required.
• Inspect relevant roof areas and identify defects or conditions that could affect installation safety or quality.
• Complete roofing repairs and making-good work associated with installations.
• Ensure roof penetrations, fixings and completed work are secure and weatherproof.
• Check measurements, panel positioning and mounting arrangements against installation requirements.
• Identify practical issues early and communicate them clearly to the engineer or Operations Team.
• Follow safe working-at-height procedures and use appropriate access equipment and protective measures.
• Handle panels, roofing materials, tools and equipment safely and responsibly.
• Protect customers’ homes, keep work areas tidy and minimise disruption throughout each job.
• Maintain accurate job records, including photographs and completion information.
• Represent The Edinburgh Boiler Company professionally in every customer interaction.

Essential Experience and Skills

• Demonstrable experience in domestic roofing, including tiled and slate roofs.
• Strong knowledge of roofing materials, installation techniques and weatherproofing methods.
• Experience lifting and reinstating tiles or slates and completing roof repairs.
• The ability to form and weatherproof roof penetrations to a high standard.
• Practical competence in working at height and using appropriate access equipment safely.
• Confidence using tools and equipment associated with roofing work.
• Accurate measuring skills and close attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to identify roofing issues before work progresses.
• A willingness to learn solar PV installation methods and follow manufacturer requirements.
• The ability to undertake the physical tasks involved, using safe handling methods and appropriate equipment.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A respectful and professional approach when working in customers’ homes.
• Strong time-management skills and the ability to respond to changing site and weather conditions.
• A full UK driving licence.

Desirable Experience

• Experience installing solar PV mounting systems and panels.
• Experience completing roofing work for vertical boiler flues.
• Relevant roofing qualifications or a completed trade apprenticeship.
• Relevant working-at-height, access-equipment or health and safety certification.
• Experience supporting domestic heating or renewable-energy installations.
• Familiarity with digital job-management systems, such as ServiceM8.

What Success Looks Like

• Roofing and solar panel installation work is completed safely, neatly and to a consistently high standard.
• Roof penetrations and disturbed roof areas are left secure and weatherproof.
• Solar mounting systems and panels are installed accurately and in line with agreed requirements.
• Installation teams receive dependable support, helping projects stay on programme.
• Roof defects, access issues and unsafe conditions are identified early and communicated clearly.
• Customers’ homes are protected and left clean, tidy and professionally finished.
• Tasks are completed correctly the first time, with avoidable leaks, damage and return visits kept to a minimum.
• Colleagues experience you as dependable, flexible and committed to working as one team.
• Customer feedback reflects care, professionalism and respect for their property.

What We Offer

• Company vehicle and fuel card.
• Company pension.
• Private medical insurance, subject to the qualifying service period.
• On-site parking.
• Company events.
• Employee referral programme.
• Ongoing training and development, including solar PV installation training where required.
• The opportunity to develop your skills within a growing home-energy company.
• A supportive working environment built around putting people first, working as one team and maintaining uncompromising standards of safety and quality.

Pay: £16.00-£17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Experience:

• Roofing: 5 years (required)

Work Location: In person