Roofing Apprenticeship

Summary

Excellent opportunity to join a well-established roofing company in Leicestershire, carrying out all types of pitched and flat roofing installations.

Wage

£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course

Roofer (level 2)

Hours

Monday - Friday, times to be confirmed.

40 hours a week

Start date

Wednesday 28 May 2025

Duration

2 years

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

To carry out all aspects of Roofing work (as defined by your primary trade) including general repairs, maintenance and refurbishment. For example: Inspecting the structure to determine the best course of action; re-roof, new-roofing to slate, tiled, GRP, or rubber roofs including all necessary fixings
Using tools, power tools and other equipment required for the role
Working outdoors on construction sites, in all weathers and at height, requiring physical strength and good balance
Working accurately from detailed plans and specifications
Work from verbal and written instructions, including drawings, diagrams, sketches, calculations using measuring equipment where appropriate
Preparing construction sites, tools and materials
Assisting with the transporting, loading and unloading of building materials, equipment and tools
Cleaning the construction site, removing debris, unused materials and hazardous substances
Erecting and dismantling mobile scaffolding
Operating construction equipment
Assist other contractors and tradesmen such as Joiners & builders
Develop effective working relationships with colleagues, partners and key stakeholders to support the delivery of a customer focused service
To carry out all duties in accordance with safety regulations and Health and Safety procedures
To be aware of legislation, codes of practice and good working practices relevant to all work activities and seek advice guidance and support where necessary in relation to these matters
Ensure you operate in compliance with all Risk Assessments, Method Statements and COSHH Data sheets relating to the work, to ensure the health and safety of our employees, customers and members of the general public
Where required drive and be responsible for a company vehicle in accordance with regulations and company procedures
Complete all necessary associated work documentation
Plan and organise own workload to ensure effective use of time and to comply with job targets
Maintain, materials and equipment guarding against loss or theft and making them ready for use when require
Any other duties asked of by management in the day-to-day running of a busy construction company

Where you’ll work

This apprenticeship is available in these locations:

1 Braybrooke Road, Great Oxendon, Market Harborough, LE16 8LT
MUNTON ROOFING CONTRACTORS, 7 SUTTON COURT, BATH STREET, MARKET HARBOROUGH, LE16 9EQ

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

WALSALL COLLEGE

Your training course

Roofer (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Your training plan

2 week block release at Birmingham Construction College.
Attending every 12-14 weeks.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)

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
Attention to detail
Problem solving skills
Team working
Creative
Initiative

Other requirements

This role involves outdoor work in all weathers and working at height.

About this company

Munton Roofing Contractors Ltd are commercial roofing contractors in Leicester, specialising in commercial and residential roofing. Based in Market Harborough in Leicestershire, we offer our roofing services throughout Leicester, the East Midlands and the rest of the UK. We are a family run roofing business established in 1978. We have over 40 years of experience in the roofing industry, specialising in commercial roofing and cladding, industrial roofing, tile, slate and felt roofing and liquid waterproof coatings.

After this apprenticeship

Possible permanent position upon completion of apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

WALSALL COLLEGE

Samantha Loverock

sloverock@walsallcollege.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000311701.

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Closes on Monday 26 May 2025

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