Let's discover together what the roofing job really entails, and whether this is the perfect, sustainable match for you.
What exactly does a roofer do?
The job of a roofer is diverse and requires a thorough knowledge of different techniques and materials. You are a specialist in waterproofing and insulation, mainly working in the building industry.
- Tile and pitched roofs (Roofing Technician): You will install and repair roof structures, slates and tiles. This requires precise sizing, placing the underlying battens structures and ensuring correct drainage.
- Flat Roofs (Dichter): You specialise in installing the waterproofing covering, such as roofing, EPDM or PVC membranes. This work is technical and requires mastery of techniques such as burning or welding to ensure absolute waterproofing.
- Isolation and energy efficiency: Modern roofing work goes hand in hand with thermal and acoustic insulation. You will ensure the installation of insulation materials, essential for a building's energy performance. You are a key figure in sustainable construction.
- Finishing and accessories: You will install gutters, downpipes, chimney liners, skylights and skylights. Your work is not complete until it fits perfectly and the elements have no chance.
- Repairs: You track down the cause of leaks and fix them, often with urgent interventions. This is where your eXXpertise in problem solving is most evident.
Why choose a roofing job?
A roofing job is an essential profession that offers concrete and valued benefits:
- Great job security: In both new construction and renovation, the demand for skilled roofers in Belgium is consistently high. Roofs need to be maintained and renewed periodically. This guarantees a stable and durable career.
- Physical challenge and outdoor work: You are not tied to an office. You work in the fresh air, are physically active and see the results of your efforts at the end of each day. This contributes to a healthy lifestyle and great satisfaction.
- Immediate impact: You literally protect the client's investment and comfort. There is a great sense of pride when you bring a complex roofing project to a successful conclusion.
- Strong pay package: Due to its physical nature, the specialisation required and working at height, the job of a roofer has excellent pay, often with associated benefits from the construction industry.
Do you have the right skills for a roofing job?
At TRIXXO JOBS, we are looking for the personality and the right mindset needed for this demanding profession:
- No fear of heights: This is an absolute requirement. You must feel comfortable and confident on ladders, scaffolding and roofs at all times.
- Strong focus on safety: You are responsible for your own safety and that of your colleagues. You strictly follow safety procedures (e.g. harnesses, collective security). The TRIXXO JOBS eXXpertise promotes safety as priority number one.
- Physical resistance: You must be able to carry heavy materials and work in all weather conditions (sun, wind, cold).
- Accuracy and detail:The roof must be 100% waterproof. Mistakes are not allowed. You must be able to work very precisely and carefully.
- Team worker: Roofing work is teamwork. You must be able to communicate well and work efficiently with your colleagues on site.
If you answer these questions with a resounding "yes" then you have the courage, resilience and talent for this indispensable profession.