Position
Skilled Labourer
Vacancy Type
Temporary

Job Description

Contact Wendy Blair  |  028 2563 1555  |  [email protected] 

Northern Ireland Housing Executive - Roofer - Newtownabbey

Do you have experience in roofing and looking a role in the Public Sector? Apply now to express interest in this role!

About the role:
  • £13.91 per hour 
  • Location: Newtownabbey (may be asked to work at other depots if required)
  • Hours of Work: 37 hrs per week, Monday -Thursday 8.00 am - 4.00 pm & Friday 8.00 am - 3.30 pm
  • The successful applicant may also be required to provide an emergency call out service, at night and weekends, on a rota basis
  • Holidays: 35 days (pro rata) 
  • Duration: Temporary, ongoing
  • Please note closing date for this vacancy is 8th July 2025 - however you can register your interest for other upcoming vacancies by applying today
What you'll be doing in this role:
  • Carry out all roofing work associated with the maintenance and refurbishment of Housing Executive stock / buildings
  • Removing old roof coverings and replace with all styles of roof
  • Repairing and replacing lead work to roofs
  • Renewing or rebedding hip and roof tiles
  • Renewing or rebedding chimney pots
  • Repairing mineral felt and asphalt flat roof covering
  • Correctly replacing slates or tiles in isolated patches 
  • Surveying and correctly identifying faults to pitched and flat roofs
  • Replacing/repairing/cleaning guttering and fascia

Criteria: 
  • Have successfully completed an apprenticeship in Roofing (either time served or skills based).
  • Have a minimum of one year’s relevant* post apprenticeship roofing experience working on improvement or maintenance of properties.
  • Can demonstrate practical knowledge and understanding of current Health and Safety requirements and legislation in a maintenance/repair environment. 
  • A full current driving licence and access to a form of transport.  
  • As part of the reference checking and vetting process for this position you will be requested to undertake a Basic AccessNI Disclosure. Having a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position. 

If you are interested in this position but feel you may not meet all the listed qualifications we still encourage you to apply online, email [email protected] or call Wendy on 028 2563 1555 to find out about other, more suitable Public Sector positions. 
 
Riada Resourcing is an equal opportunities employer. 

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