Job Description

We adopt a 'name blind' approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made - please note that this also includes any CV uploaded. Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage.

Organisation

Kirklees

Directorate

Place

Service Area

Homes & Neighbourhoods

Hours

37

Number of Jobs

1

Location(s)

Huddersfield and surrounding areas

Position type

Permanent

Grade

Grade 8

Salary

32,061- 33,699



This vacancy we are recruiting to will be working across the Kirklees area carrying out all aspects of roof repairs to our housing stock.


The role will require experience in the following areas:

Replacing/renewing roof slates/tiles including full renewal. Renewing/replacing ridge tiles. Renewing/replacing hip tiles. Repairing/renewing valley gutters. Repairing/renewing lead flashings. Full removal of chimney stacks.

As a roofing operative you will travel throughout Kirklees and surrounding areas to deliver the duties of this role and meet the needs of the business and its customers. You will be expected to work flexibly, around core hours, based on an annual hour's allowance with the needs of the business being the priority. You may also be required to work overtime.


You may be required to work from a handheld mobile device and complete relevant records to ensure the department has up to date and accurate information.


You will build and maintain effective working relationships and communication links and be a representative of Kirklees Council with internal and external clients and customers.


You will have excellent communication and customer care skills to effectively liaise with a variety of customers and clients both internally and externally.


You will work with colleagues across the organisation in line with Kirklees Councils core behaviours and values and contribute to the delivery of the organisation's purpose, vision and objectives.

Our ideal candidate will have:

City and Guilds or NVQ level 2 or relevant experience


Experience of working in tenanted properties, together with public buildings and schools.

To do this role you will need:

A Full valid UK driving licence and ability to pass the Kirklees Council van test. Be physically fit to bend, lift, carry, work at heights and in confined spaces while carrying out your duties.

Darren Lynch

is the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information.

This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the /Profile. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
We know there's a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities. So, if you need any support completing an application form, or any other format for the application or please contact the Recruitment Team for help by email:

jobs@kirklees.gov.uk

or phone: 01484 221000 and ask for 'Recruitment'.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Closing date

14 January 2026, 11:55 PM