Roofer
Trade · Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand · Full-Time · $25/hr
Kabayan, if you have built up roofing experience in the Middle East, back home in the Philippines or anywhere else, here is a chance to put those hands-on skills to work on real commercial projects in New Zealand. Skilled roofers are welcome, and so are suitable construction workers.
You will join a professional roofing and cladding crew that takes on large-scale jobs with modern construction systems. What you already know matters during recruitment, and you can keep growing through practical project work with an experienced team supporting you.
For applicants from overseas, this is more than landing a job abroad: your trade background is weighed against a genuine employment need and, if you are eligible, a sponsorship pathway is available. The position is full-time, with competitive pay based on experience, ongoing support at work, health insurance and transport to project sites.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out installation on commercial roofing jobs, together with the related construction tasks
- Read plans, specifications and on-site requirements, then work out which materials each job needs from the drawings and the conditions on site
- Lay roofing materials precisely so they match what each project calls for
- Measure and trim material around roof penetrations, vents, corners, ridges and any other sections
- Fit edge and ridge flashings and fix them firmly in place
- Lay waterproof sheeting and roof underlay in the right position, then fasten the underlay with suitable fixings
- Line up starter sheets carefully before they go on
- Fix roofing sheets firmly, keeping every overlap correct
- Handle modern roofing, cladding and architectural systems
- Check finished work, sort out any installation problems and keep your workmanship and finish at a steady standard
- Spot hazards and follow all workplace and site safety procedures
- Use your tools, equipment and roofing materials with care
- Cooperate with supervisors and fellow tradespeople to keep the job moving, and help keep the work area professional, tidy and safety-minded
- Go to project locations whenever needed
Requirements & Eligibility
- Roofing experience that you can prove is preferred
- Overseas Roofers with experience may be considered for sponsorship
- Experience in commercial roofing or cladding is highly regarded
- Workers with construction experience and trade skills that carry over may also be considered
- Able to measure, cut and install roofing materials accurately, and to read construction drawings and specifications
- A practical grasp of safety on construction sites
- A careful eye for detail and a focus on quality
- Good hands-on and problem-solving skills
- Works well as part of a team, with a reliable and committed attitude to the job
- Physically able to do roofing and construction work
- Open to learning new roofing and cladding techniques
- Prepared to travel between project sites when required
- Overseas applicants must satisfy the applicable New Zealand employment and immigration requirements
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