Careers

What We Look For

• Care about the work. We want people who take pride in doing commercial roofing properly, not just quickly.
• Straight talk with customers. You will be in someone's home or business explaining what you found. Plain language beats jargon.
• Reliability. Showing up when you said you would matters more here than any single line on a resume.
• Respect for the property. Protecting the space, cleaning up, and leaving it better than you found it.
• Safety, every time. Following safe practice is part of the job, not an extra.

Experience in commercial roofing or a related trade helps. If you have the attitude and not yet the trade experience, say so, because we do train.

Roles We Hire For

We are a small team, so openings come and go with the work. These are the roles we hire into.

Experienced Commercial Roofer

Work on commercial and industrial roofing projects, including roof installation, replacement, repairs, and associated flashings. The role involves working as part of a team, following site safety requirements, and maintaining good workmanship.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience with commercial metal roofing or comparable roofing systems.
• Ability to work safely at height and follow site safety procedures.
• Understanding of roof flashings, fixings, drainage, and installation details.
• Reliable attendance, teamwork, and clear communication.
• Relevant trade training or qualifications are an advantage.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on a variety of commercial roofing projects.
• Practical team environment with a focus on safe work.
• Opportunities to develop technical roofing skills.
• Pay and employment conditions discussed according to experience and the position offered.

Roofing Apprentice or Trainee

Learn commercial roofing skills while assisting experienced team members with preparation, installation, repairs, materials handling, and site organisation. The role suits someone willing to learn, work outdoors, and develop a long-term trade career.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in learning the roofing trade.
• Willingness to follow instructions and safety procedures.
• Good physical fitness for practical outdoor work.
• Reliable attitude and ability to work with a team.
• Previous construction experience is helpful but not essential.

Benefits

• Hands-on exposure to commercial roofing work.
• Guidance from experienced roofing team members.
• Opportunity to develop trade skills and experience.
• Training arrangements and employment conditions discussed during recruitment.

Commercial Roofing Leading Hand

Support the organisation of commercial roofing projects, coordinate daily work activities, and help maintain workmanship and site safety standards. The role involves communication with team members and assisting with practical project planning.

Qualifications

• Substantial commercial roofing experience.
• Ability to guide and support roofing team members.
• Sound understanding of roofing details, materials, and safe work practices.
• Strong organisation and communication skills.
• Ability to interpret relevant project information and work requirements.

Benefits

• Opportunity to take responsibility on commercial roofing projects.
• Varied industrial and commercial work across Canterbury.
• Scope to contribute to project planning and team development.
• Remuneration and conditions discussed according to responsibilities and experience.

Roofing Labourer and Site Assistant

Assist commercial roofing crews with materials, site preparation, housekeeping, and general project support. This role suits a dependable person who enjoys practical work and understands the importance of keeping a construction site organised.

Qualifications

• Willingness to undertake physical outdoor work.
• Ability to follow safety instructions and site procedures.
• Reliable attendance and a cooperative attitude.
• Good awareness of housekeeping and safe material handling.
• Previous construction experience is an advantage.

Benefits

• Exposure to commercial and industrial roofing projects.
• Opportunity to learn from experienced tradespeople.
• Practical team-based work.
• Employment terms discussed according to the position and experience.

How to Apply

Call 022 313 9644 and ask about hiring. If we are on a job site, leave your name, the role you are interested in, and your trade background, and we will call you back.

We read every application. If there is a fit, expect a short phone conversation first, then a meeting and a ride-along on a job so you can see the work before you commit to it.

We do not always have an opening posted. Send your information anyway. We keep applications on file and reach out first to people who already introduced themselves when a spot opens.

Commercial Roofing Christchurch considers all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Questions about this page?

Prefer to talk? Call 022 313 9644 and we will get back to you.