General Worker and Driver for Roofing and Maintenance in Fourways
RecruitX · Fourways, Gauteng
Overview
Our client, a well established roofing and maintenance company in Fourways, is looking for a General Worker and Driver with roofing industry experience. You will handle vehicle upkeep, transport staff and materials, and assist with roof repairs, waterproofing, gutter and ceiling installations. This is a temporary role with the possibility of going permanent. If you have three years of roofing maintenance experience and a valid Code 08 licence, this could be your next opportunity.
About the role
Our client is a well established Roofing and Maintenance company based in Fourways. They have an opportunity for a General Worker and Driver who has experience in the roofing industry to join their team. Please note: only candidates who have worked in the roofing industry with maintenance experience will be considered.
Key duties include:
- Ensure the maintenance, safe keeping and storage of the company vehicle entrusted to you
- Complete the vehicle checklist before departing on a daily basis
- Transport staff to and from StorageWorx to site, and collect and deliver materials from suppliers to the work site
- Assist with loading and unloading of materials to be used on site
- Do roof refurbishments or re-roofing according to instruction and plan
- Ensure the correct products and tools are used during the waterproofing process on new and/or repair of the roof
- Install new gutters and/or do the required repair and maintenance work on gutters
- Install new ceilings and insulation and/or do the necessary repair work to the ceilings as required and instructed
- Ensure the correct preparation of surfaces and apply the correct roof coating or paint in the specified product and colour
- Ensure that the equipment and machines used on the site are kept clean and maintained
- Remove hazardous materials from worksites
- Work in strict compliance with safety standards and instructions from the Site Manager
- Work collaboratively with other contractors, co-workers and others involved in projects
Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years working experience in the roofing and maintenance industry
- Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills to work cooperatively with contractors, team members and the Site Manager
- Building and roofing, damp treatment process skills
- General paint application knowledge
- Vehicle driving skills with a valid Code 08 Driver License
- Good communication skills, verbal and written
- Real-time problem-solving skills
- Must be able to work under pressure
- Matric preferred
- Knowledge of building structures
- Ability to conduct basic roof repairs to ridge, valley, rake verge, guttering and sheeted roof work
- Ability to prepare and apply paint coatings
- Good command of English; African languages would be advantageous
- Must pass all Health and Safety checks on a frequent basis
- Physical stamina and endurance to carry out strenuous tasks throughout the day
Responsibilities
- Maintain the company vehicle, keep it safe and ensure proper storage
- Complete the vehicle checklist daily before departing
- Transport staff between StorageWorx and the work site
- Collect and deliver materials from suppliers to the work site
- Load and unload materials for use on site
- Perform roof refurbishments and re-roofing as instructed
- Use correct products and tools for waterproofing new and repaired roofs
- Install new gutters and repair or maintain existing gutters
- Install new ceilings and insulation and carry out ceiling repairs
- Prepare surfaces correctly and apply roof coating or paint in the specified product and colour
- Keep equipment and machines used on site clean and maintained
- Remove hazardous materials from worksites
- Follow safety standards and instructions from the Site Manager
- Collaborate with other contractors and co-workers on projects
Job details
- Organisation
- RecruitX
- Location
- Fourways, Gauteng
- Job type
- Temporary
- Experience level
- Mid (3+ years)
- Education
- Matric
- Salary
- R6k to R8k / monthly
- Category
- Trades & Artisan
- Application Method
- Apply manually
Success Guide
This role is perfect for someone who enjoys hands-on work and has real roofing experience. When you apply, make sure your CV clearly shows your three or more years in roofing and maintenance, and mention specific tasks like waterproofing, gutter work or ceiling installations you have done. Also highlight your valid Code 08 licence and any safety training. In the interview, be ready to talk about how you handle physical work, work in a team, and follow safety rules. Showing that you are reliable and can problem solve on site will set you apart. Good luck!
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