Roof Truss Designer

In a Nutshell…

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Roof Truss Designer to join our team within Vistry Works, ideally based out of our office in Bardon, Leicestershire but we are willing to be flexible for the right candidate. As our Roof Truss Designer, you will be working alongside the Timber Frame Department to produce detailed roof designs and manufacturing outputs for factory and plans for on-site installations.

Let’s cut to the chase, what’s in it for you…

• Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
• Company car, car allowance or travel allowance
• Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
• Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service
• 2 Volunteering days per annum
• Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
• Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
• Share save and share incentive schemes
• Employee rewards portal with many more benefits…

In return, what we would like from you…

• Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and Quality
• Experience in a similar role elsewhere.
• Basic experience of using Pamir in a similar role elsewhere.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft applications such as Excel, Word, and Teams.
• Have good attention to detail.
• A working knowledge of AutoCAD.
• An understanding of materials/components used in the construction of low-rise buildings.
• Comfortable in a team environment.
• You will need to be self-motivated, with the ability to work on your own initiative and manage your workload.

Desirable…

• Familiarity with both Timber Frame & Masonry designs

More about the Roof Designer role…

• To produce accurate roof truss designs and create orders within MBA/Pamir.
• To produce all drawings and electronic files as required to operate the saws and the truss press.
• Responsible for hitting deadlines and being aware of their required design dates.
• To offer practical advice on technical issues and problem solving.
• Any other ad hoc duties that may be required from time to time, as directed by your line manager.

Finally, let’s tell you a bit more about us…

We build more than homes, we’re making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empower us to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you’ll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we’re a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach. 

Join us in making Vistry.  

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