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Slate Tiling Roofing Apprenticeship
As an apprentice, you will learn all aspects of roofing including slating, tiling, felt and battening, roof repairs, lead work and solar panel installation. You will gain hands-on experience using tools including disc cutters and nail guns while working alongside experienced roofers on new builds and commercial projects.
Responsibilities
- Learn all aspects of slating and tiling roofing
- Assist with felt and batten installation
- Help install solar panel roofing systems
- Use hand and power tools including nail guns and disc cutters
- Work safely at height following health and safety procedures
- Load and unload roofing materials and equipment
- Work alongside experienced roofers on new builds and commercial projects
- Keep work areas clean, organised and safe
- Attend college and complete apprenticeship coursework and training
Requirements
- Course contents:
- Work safely and be aware of key health, safety and welfare issues
- Plan and carry out their work to commercial standards of quality and speed
- Move, handle and store resources, complying with relevant legislation and guidance
- Interpret and follow verbal and written work instructions from trade supervisors and site managers
- Select the required materials and resources to carry out the work
- Set up, check and operate plant and/or equipment
- Install related materials and components to a given specification
- Use, maintain and store hand tools, power tools and associated equipment
- Access, interpret and use drawings and specifications to carry out work
- Carry out a range of job tasks including measuring, marking out, fitting, finishing, positioning and securing
- Install plain tiles, interlocking tiles, natural slates and fibre-cement slates
- Install underlay, battens and related roofing components
- Install pre-formed lead and/or proprietary flashings
- Install dry and wet fixed products to verges, hips, ridge and valleys
- Install insulation and ventilation products for warm and cold roof construction
- Install roof windows and flashing kits
- Clean, dry and prepare surfaces for specified system
- Install vapour control layers to prevent vapour coming through the building to protect insulation
- Install mechanically fixed and/or adhered insulation as required by the given specification
- Install reinforced bitumen, single-ply and liquid applied waterproofing systems
- Terminate waterproofing systems at the perimeter upstands and/or open edges to the given specification
- Maintain and repair flat and/or pitched roofs (in excess of 10 degrees)
- Install perimeter details (edge trims, counter flashings termination bars)
- Work around outlets, pipes, soil and vent fittings, safety systems and roof lights
- Assess suitability of structure to receive cladding materials
- Install built-up, standing seam, secret fix, composite and fibre-cement systems and rainwater goods
- Maintain, repair and over-sheet existing roofs
- Install flashings, vents, fittings and components as appropriate to the specification.
- Work around penetrations and upstands
- Skills:
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Logical thinking
- Team working
- Physical fitness
- Other requirements:
- Must be reliable, punctual and willing to learn.
- Able to work at height and in all weather conditions.
- Must be physically fit and comfortable with manual work.
- A positive attitude and strong work ethic are essential.
- Must be able to work well as part of a team and follow instructions.
- If you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience, the apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
- Full UK driving licence is helpful but not essential.
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- Training will take place both at work and at Exeter College. Apprentices will attend college for 5 consecutive days each month to complete the Level 2 Roofer Apprenticeship Standard.
- The remainder of training will take place on site, working alongside experienced roofers and gaining hands-on experience on domestic and commercial projects.
- We provide all tools and equipment needed, including specialist tools such as a £500 nail gun, fully supplied and maintained throughout the apprenticeship.
- Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay.
- On successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will progress to a fully qualified roofer, capable of working independently on your own roofs.
- There are also opportunities to develop further within the company, including progression into trainee site supervisor or contracts manager roles, depending on performance and experience.
About Western Counties Roofing Ltd
Western Counties Roofing Ltd is one of the leading roofing contractors in the South West, specialising in slating, tiling, flat roofing, lead work and renewable roofing solutions. We work across both domestic and commercial projects, delivering high-quality workmanship and reliable service.
We are committed to developing the next generation of skilled roofers and have a strong apprenticeship programme in place. As a Top 50 SME Apprentice Employer in England for two consecutive years, we take pride in training and supporting apprentices to become fully qualified tradespeople.
Our team is experienced, supportive and focused on high standards, safety and career development within the construction industry.
https://www.westerncountiesroofing.co.uk/
Contact
- WESTERN COUNTIES ROOFING LTD
- Charlotte Davidson
- charlotte.davidson@wcr-ltd.co.uk
- 07720 735025
- Reference code: VAC2000040511
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