Posted on : 20-May-2025

Position: Roofer

Contract type – Full time permanent

Location - Auckland Based.

Hours - minimum 60 hours per fortnight.

Hourly rate - $25 -$35 based on experience.

Industry – construction (Roofing).

Contact Name- Md Mahfuzur Rahman

Contact Email:- Info@myhomesconstruct.co.nz

As roofer position will be carried out roofing work with quality workmanship and efficiency. General roofing work involves residential and commercial re-roofs and new installations, maintenance and roof repairs. This includes Metal roof, metal cladding, gutters, downpipes, rainwater systems including spouting and flashings.

Roofer’s duties & responsibilities:

Take roofing measurements and calculate the size and amount of material needed.
Laying long run Metal roofing, roof repair and new roof installation with quality craftsmanship.
Able to make custom flashing on site according to work requirements.
Install roof back tray & flashing and pipe dektite flashing.
Carried out varies types of roof repair work including concrete roof tiles replacement.
Install PVC AND Matel spouting, rainwater system and downpipe according to manufacturer specification with quality workmanship.
Inspect roof leak places and conduct repairs or maintenance work.
working with metal and others roofing materials.
Proficient in using electrical and manual equipment and measurement tools (powered saws, Grander, hammers, rulers and others roofing work tools etc.)
Set up a roofing site and lay the safety mesh, the underlay, the roof sheets, and screw off sheets and flashing correctly.
Participate in improvements that enhance product quality within the time envelope and optimise the labour and material resources required.
Carried out Gutter fixing, cleaning, and replacement work.
Knowledge of carpentry work and able to be carried out varies carpentry work related with roof and others.

Working conditions

Usually work regular business hours but may also work weekends.

Work in condition that may be wet muddy, dusty, noisy, cramped or at height.
Physically fit, healthy, and strong; building work can involve a lot of heavy lifting.
Prolonged periods standing, climbing, bending, and kneeling.
Need to be able to read plans.
Travel locally to building sites.

Key requirements

Proven experience as a Roofer.
Ability to multitask while working with tight deadlines.
Good physical condition and endurance.
Excellent oral and written communication in English.
Knowledge of Roofing methods and materials.
A basic level of maths.
Skill interpreting drawing and architectural plans.
Willingness to always follow safety guidelines.
Ability to perform manual labour for extended periods of time as required by work assignment.
Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including table saws, radial arm saw, drill presses, hammers, saws, planers, ladders, tape measures, levels etc.
Requires ability to climb and manoeuvre on ladders scaffolding and in tight spaces.

All we need from you

Obtain and retain relevant qualifications (i.e. Skills, Licences, Work Safely at Height, Site Safe, etc.) whilst continuing to participate in professional development and upskilling initiatives.
provide top quality workmanship according to industry best trade practice and applicable to New Zealand roofing codes and regulations Willingness to always follow safety guidelines and comply with all Company safety requirements and procedures.
Have proven New Zealand roofing experience on the tools.
Full set of hand and power tools for roofing work
Reliable, punctual, and trustworthy.
excellent communication and teamworking skill.
A good knowledge and approach to construction health and safety.
References of last two employers you have worked with/for.
legal right to work in New Zealand.
Drug testable.

How to Apply:

What we can offer

$25 to $35 per hour based on experience.

Minimum 60 hours in per fortnight.
Work for a company that will look after you, with a strong safety culture.
Assistance with any training requirement.
Variety in your work and a continually changing workplace.
A team who really go the extra mile for our staff.
All site -specific PPE provided to you.
Career opportunities and on -going development.
Help with necessary licenses, certificates, and qualifications.
Kiwi saver contribution.

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