Apprentice Roof Sheet & Cladding

CoTrain

Portsmouth, PO3 5JF

Closes in 4 days (Monday 23 September at 11:59pm)

Posted on 3 September 2024


Summary

Full roofing apprenticeship specialising in Roof Sheet and Cladding. This is a full-time position working on large commercial projects. If you enjoy working outside and you are not afraid of heights this could be the steppingstone to a good career in construction.

Annual wage
£12,979.20 to £23,200.32 a year

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Salary is paid monthly upon the submission of weekly timesheets. A travel bursary of up to a maximum of £25 per week can also be claimed and paid weekly.

Training course
Roofer (level 2)
Hours
This apprenticeship is based on a 39-hour week. Monday to Friday 08:00am to 5.00pm. Apprentice must be prepared to stay away on block release for week blocks in Walsall. You may stay away from home when sites are further away.

39 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 7 October

Duration

1 Year 6 Months

Positions available

2

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

The principles of sheeting and cladding and how they are applied in routine tasks, to include:

  • Assessing structures, removal of existing materials, installing insulation, installing main roof coverings to include composite, standing seam, secret fix, single-skin, fibre cement, and built-up systems, flashings, fixings, fittings and components, ventilation systems and roof lights
  • Asbestos awareness 
  • How to requisition sheeting and cladding materials

Where you’ll work

Various Sites

Limberline Road

Portsmouth

PO3 5JF

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

JUNIPER TRAINING LIMITED

Your training course

Roofer (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

Your training plan

  • You will be working to achieve the new Roofing Standard ST0270 at level 2. 80% of the training will take place on various construction sites working with qualified trades people
  • The other 20% will be off the job training based on weekly blocks at Juniper training college. (Accommodation, breakfast, and evening meals provided). You will also undertake training for working at heights, power tools and the correct use of mechanical access equipment such as Cherry Pickers

More training information

This a block relase course usually once a month so you must be prepared to stay away from home. You will be informed what training will take place every week so you are prepared and if you require to improve your Maths and English this will also be taught during these block weeks.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

  • English Language and Mathematics (grade All at Grade C or 4 and above.)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Physical fitness
  • Willingness to learn
  • Reliable and punctual

Other requirements

Working at heights, manual lifting of metal sheeting. Working 95% of the time outdoors in all weathers. Be able to work as part of a team and independently. Ability to measure accurately and become competent in the use of various hand and power tools. Neatness and quality of finish important as your work will form the visible part of the building.

About this company

CoTrain is a program under SECBE . As a shared apprenticeship scheme and a Flexible Job Apprenticeship Agency partly funded by CITB to provide a route into industry for anyone wishing to complete an apprenticeship. We employ and mentor the apprentice and place them with our construction partners and colleges to gain the correct experience & skills to complete their qualifications.

https://www.cotrain.org.uk (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

  • On completion of this standard, apprentices will be eligible for employment in the roofing industry as a craft operative/tradesperson
  • Apprentices may progress to supervision and management appointments in roofing organisations
  • Possible progression could be Surveying, Estimating and Site Management

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CoTrain

Molly Albone

molly@secbe.org.uk

07853282490

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000274678.

Apply now

Closes in 4 days (Monday 23 September at 11:59pm)

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