THE CUSTOMER

Fortem’s successful contract with Amplius supports nearly 8,000 houses, and we’re expecting that to increase significantly in 2025. Our contract includes Repairs & Maintenance, Voids, Complex Works and FRA workstreams with Planned Works and Preventative Maintenance as well.

WHO WE ARE

We are part of the Willmott Dixon group, established in 2002 Fortem provides specialist property solutions tailored to keep homes and buildings running smoothly. Our highly trained teams deliver a range of internal and external repairs as well as high quality voids, planned installations and gas services. Alongside our core functions, we have extensive experience in decarbonisation, specialising in making homes more energy-efficient and helping clients on their journey to become zero carbon. Our experience, commitment to best practice and exemplary quality, together with a genuine partnered approach, ensures we achieve excellent outcomes for our partners, clients and customers. We have an established track record of improving communities and creating better places for people to work and live. We are Investors in People - Gold, we believe in equality, diversity and respect for all and encourage applications from all sectors of the community. If you need any assistance with your application, please contact our team at recruitment@fortem.co.uk
Job Reference: FOR0428

THE ROLE

Due to continued successful growth, we have an excellent permanent opportunity to join our Fortem team at Amplius Housing as a Roofer in the repairs and maintenance team. The Roofer will be responsible for most aspects of Roofing repairs and maintenance to Social Housing Properties . You will be covering a patch across Rushden, Northamptonshire, St Neots to Peterborough and surrounding areas so travel is essential. Core Hours are Monday-Friday 8.00am-4.30pm - Work Van and Fuel card provided! As a Roofer you will be ensuring all work is undertaken to a high standard with the minimum of supervision. Takes ownership of work, aiming for ‘First time Fix’ on all jobs, operating within the company Health and Safety guidelines, and remaining within budget and time parameters, whilst being Courteous and professional around the tenants

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Completing All Roofing repairs work including Slate tiling and Lead work for all social housing properties as per the specification, working in a timely and productive manner with specific turnaround deadlines. Advising Supervisor in a timely manner when other trades are required Working in partnership with other operatives to complete projects. Recording and submitting accurate data using relevant business systems electronic devices Affording excellent customer service to client representatives Arranging purchase of materials required to deliver the works in a planned and efficient manner Comply with safeguarding policy and H&S standards at all times Operating within the company’s occupational road risk policies and procedures Using a PDA smart phone to correspond daily with colleagues to update progress and completion information for your allocated work