Lead Worker

UK Restoration Services is one of the leading specialists in building and structural restoration. Working throughout the UK, we take pride in reinstating the nation’s built heritage with a consistently high standard to meet and exceed client expectations.

We are looking for an experienced Lead worker to join our rapidly expanding team to work within a busy environment. You will be working on some of the UK’s oldest buildings as part of a team of Restoration operatives. You will be responsible for carrying out the following:

• Removing and carrying out repairs to broken lead sheeting
• Fitting new lead roofs
• Measuring and cutting materials to the correct size and shape
• Welding, bossing and cladding
• Cutting and fitting lead flashings around chimney stacks and adjoining walls
• Sealing roof joints to make jobs watertight
• Covering roofs using lead rolls
• Working with other craftspeople, such as joiners, roofer and stone masons
• Working at heights, using ladders, scaffolding and safety equipment
• Working on lead slates, lined gutters, church steeples, domes, turrets and spires

• Previous experience as a Lead worker or Lead Roofer
• A relevant trade qualification or extensive “on the job” experience
• Previous Experience in the Heritage sector an advantage
• Other trade skills would be of an advantage
• A proven track record
• The ability to work from own initiative or as part of a team
• Great attention to detail
• Able to manage workload and have work completed on time
• Excellent awareness of site health and safety
• CSCS card preferable
• Full UK Driving licence (MUST be able to make own way to our remote yard on a daily basis)

• Competitive hourly rate pay – depending on experience
• Use of Company vehicles
• 20 days annual leave + bank Holidays
• Maternity and paternity leave to make sure you get to spend time with your loved ones!
• Workplace Pension Scheme
• Fun Days – Regular team-building activities and company outings
• Be part of a friendly and dedicated team
• Use and access to the latest technology
• We also have additional training and development available to further your skillset
• Stable opportunity with long term employment prospects for the right candidate
• Gain a wide range of knowledge of the Construction Restoration Industry