5298896 – Roofer

Post number: N.DS. Grade: Tradesman rate plus interim operational allowance. Location: Meadowfield Depot – will work at any council workplace within County Durham as directed.

Flexible Working: Due to service needs the council’s flexible working policy is not applicable to this post.

Disclosure & Barring Service: Subject to DBS Enhanced disclosure.

Organisational Relationships: The post holder will be accountable to the Roofing Manager.

Description of Role: Responsible for the provision of a value for money and quality service ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction.

Duties and Responsibilities (Specific to this Post):

• Carry out roofing repairs and maintenance and associated building works to specification as instructed either individually or as part of a team.
• Work in accordance with the information, instruction and training given safely and efficiently and inform the Manager of any potential safety hazards not adequately controlled.
• Maintain personal protective equipment to prescribed standards and adopt a safe method of working at all times.
• Complete timesheets and other relevant documentation to the satisfaction of your line manager.
• Expected to undertake any duties which may reasonably fall within the level of responsibility and the competence of the post as directed by the Contracts Foreman.

Common Duties and Responsibilities:

• Quality Assurance: Set, monitor and evaluate standards at individual, team performance and service quality so that the user and the Service’s requirements are met and that the highest standards are maintained.
• Communication: Establish and manage the team communications systems ensuring that the Service’s procedures, policies, strategies and objectives are effectively communicated to all team members.
• Professional Practice: Ensure that professional practice in the team is carried out to the highest standards and developed in line with the Service’s stated objectives of continual improvement in quality of its service to internal and external customers.
• Health and Safety: Manage health and safety in their area of responsibility in accordance with the relevant sections of the Corporate/Service Health and Safety Policy and ensure that the Health and Safety policy, organisational arrangements and procedures as they relate to areas, activities and personnel under the post holder’s control are understood, implemented and monitored.
• General Management (where applicable): Provide vision and leadership to staff within a specialist team, ensuring that effective systems are in place for workload allocation and management, the application of the Authority’s and the Service’s policies and procedures, including those relating to equality, supervision and appraisal and all aspects of their performance, personal development, health and welfare.
• Financial Management (where applicable): Manage a designated budget (as required) ensuring that the Service achieves value for money in all circumstances through the monitoring and control of expenditure and the early identification of any financial irregularity.
• Appraisal: All members of staff will receive appraisals and it is the responsibility of each member of staff to follow guidance on the appraisal process.
• Equality and Diversity: As an organisation we are committed to promoting a just society that gives everyone an equal chance to learn, work and live free from discrimination and prejudice.
• Confidentiality: All members of staff are required to undertake that they will not divulge to anyone personal and/or confidential information to which they may have access during the course of their work.
• Induction: The Council has an induction programme designed to help new employees to become effective in their roles and to find their way in the organisation.

Person Specification – Roofer:

• Qualifications: NVQ Level 2 in roof covering or equivalent, Trade apprenticeship.
• Experience: Previously experience of working in a commercial property, Previously employed in a repairs and maintenance environment, Relevant roofing experience, Ability to work at height and use appropriate access equipment.
• Skills & Knowledge: Knowledge of health and safety regulations, Customer care skills, IT skills.
• Personal Qualities: Self‑motivated, Good team worker, Ability to work on own initiative, Good communication skills.
• Special Requirements: Able to work flexibly and under pressure to ensure deadlines are met, Due to the requirement to drive a County Council vehicle in this role, appointment will be subject to the production of a valid driving licence for the required category of vehicle and the satisfactory completion of an in‑house Driver Induction Assessment.

Method of Assessment: Application form, Selection Process, Pre‑employment checks.