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Roofing Assistant
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A Roofing Assistant provides comprehensive roofing maintenance in the Cambridge area, supporting technicians with planned and reactive work, assessing damage, creating waterproof seals, and using hand and power tools to install and repair slates, tiles, membranes, and wood structures.
About this role
Roofing Assistant
Established in 1998 Lancer Scott offers renowned high-quality construction projects and facilities management services. Based in the heart of Bristol we have enjoyed success and significant growth, particularly in the last four years with turnover increasing from £56 million in 2020 to £125 million in 2025.
To ensure our business remains fully supported we are investing into our people strategy and infrastructure to give our employees the tools to perform to the best of their ability. If you would like to join a rapidly expanding business that can offer up good opportunities for career development and professional personal growth, you should apply today and lets talk.
What will be my core responsibilities?
We are seeking a Roofing Assistant to cover the Cambridge area providing a comprehensive roofing maintenance service on a range of different spaces, meeting client expectations for quality, cost and speed of service.
- Support the Roofing Technician with planned and reactive maintenance on a range of Roofing tasks as instructed by the Contract Support Team.
- Provide labouring and basic maintenance skills as directed.
- Give input when assessing damage and spotting leaks.
- Help create waterproof seals, and ensure patterns are evenly cut and structurally sound.
- Use of hand and power tools to accurately install materials like slates, tiles, and waterproof membranes.
- Assist with repairs on wood structures to include timbers and framing.
- Assist with updating the job log with notes and upload relevant documentation
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
Qualifications
- Proven ability and experience working in general Labouring role.
- Some carpentry and joinery skills with good hand eye coordination is useful.
- High levels of stamina, strength, and flexibility are required for constant bending, kneeling, and lifting.
- Able to work successfully with team members, contractors, end client and internal stakeholders.
- Attention to detail and good problem solving skills.
- Comfortable working with different 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 candidate
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