Job Description

Builder (Roofer) (109318-0525)

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Location
University of Warwick Campus, Coventry
Department
Estates - Maintenance
Position Type
Fixed Term
Duration
Fixed Term Contract until 31st December 2025
Salary
26,338 - 29,959 per annum
About the Role

For informal enquiries, please contact Anna Lodge (Building Fabric Officer)

A.Lodge@warwick.ac.uk

We will consider applications for employment on a part-time or other flexible working basis, even where a position is advertised as full-time, unless there are operational or other objective reasons why it is not possible to do so.


This hands-on role offers the opportunity to work outdoors, enjoy varied daily tasks, and develop specialized skills in a high-demand industry. You'll experience the satisfaction of seeing your work come to life while contributing to the safety and aesthetic of buildings. Ongoing training, and potential for advancement make this an attractive career choice. Join a supportive team that values craftsmanship, safety, and teamwork. If you love working with your hands and want a fulfilling, dynamic job, this is the perfect opportunity for you!



About You
The ideal candidate for the roofing operative position is a dedicated and hardworking individual with a passion for hands-on work. You should have a keen eye for detail, ensuring precision and quality in every task. The role involves manual labour and working at heights so a strong sense of safety and adherence to guidelines is crucial. Previous experience or qualifications in roofing or construction is preferred, but a willingness to learn and develop new skills is also highly valued. You should be a team player with good communication skills, reliable, and committed to delivering top-notch results on every project.


For further information regarding the skills required for this role please see the personal specification section of the attached job description.



About the Department
Join our Estates Building Fabric Department where your expertise in roofing and building will shine. As part of our team, you'll help ensure the safety, functionality, and appeal of our university. With a supportive environment, progression, and training opportunities, you'll have the resources needed to excel in your role. Collaborate with a diverse and talented team dedicated to excellence, innovation, and sustainability. If you're passionate about creating and maintaining spaces that inspire, join us in shaping the future of our built environment.
About the University
Born in the 60s with a mindset of boldness, imagination and collaboration, the University of Warwick is a world-leading research-intensive university with the highest academic and research standards. We're one of the world's top universities, ranked 67th in the world and 10th in the UK, with 92% of our research assessed to be 'world leading or internationally excellent'*.


You'll be joining a diverse, innovative and globally connected community committed to igniting real world progress. Here at Warwick, we offer you opportunities to follow your ambitions as long as you bring the energy and determination to succeed.

QS World University Rankings 2024

Research Excellence Framework 2021


To find out more about us visit our website.



How to Apply

CLOSING DATE: Wednesday 25th June 2025 at 23:55 (BST)

To apply, submit an application form by the closing date.


Please plan for any potential delays as you will not be able to submit an application form past this deadline (even if you opened the form at, say, 23:30).


You will have to attach a CV and a cover letter.

Your

CV

should include your employment history (including your most recent employment), your education history, and any other relevant experience. Your

cover letter

should explain your

motivations for applying

to the role. It should also explain, using examples, how you meet each of the

essential and desirable criteria

detailed in the Right to Work in the UK
We wish to advise applicants that this role is not eligible for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa. If you do not yet have the right to work in the UK you will need to check the UK Government Website to see if you are eligible to obtain the right to work in the UK through one of the other UK immigration routes before you make your application.