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Roofing Apprentice NERC UK LTD

NERC are expanding their team and are looking to attract those applicants that have a willing to learn and develop more technical skills through completing a roofing apprenticeship. Roofing work can involve anything from repairing a single tile or slate on a domestic property, to re-roofing public buildings such as schools, working on new build housing projects, or installing the roof on large commercial buildings.

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Closing date: 09 Feb 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £15,600.00

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday – 8am until 4pm.

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    24 Months

  • Possible start date

    28 Feb 2023

  • Date posted

    20 Jan 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000091399

  • Positions

    4 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

This occupation involves installing a range of roofing materials and products, at heigh. It includes interpreting drawings, measuring and calculating the required quantity of materials.

Roofing work can involve anything from repairing a single tile or slate on a domestic property, to re-roofing public buildings such as schools, working on new build housing projects, or installing the roof on large commercial buildings. 

 A roof slater and tiler works on a building site, or in domestic or commercial premises, installing slate and tile roof coverings and related products to both new and existing buildings.

  • 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

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

  • Roofer Level 2 Standard.
  • The candidates will attend Derwentside College on a block release basis
  • Apprentices without Level 1 English and maths will need to achieve this level and take the test for level 2 English and maths prior to taking their end point assessment

Attendance is 2 weeks at college every 8 weeks.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

These include developing in to second man, and then team leader roles in the short and medium term. The very skilled and knowledgeable roofers that develop key skills can eventually develop in to contract supervisor and contract manager positions in the long term.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Patience, Physical fitness, Willingness to learn, Experience in Roofing

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent maths and English (Grade 4-9 (A*-C) or equivalent) Essential

Things to consider

The work is physically demanding, it is outdoor, roofers work in extreme weather conditions (hot and cold) and are typically in demand when it is raining. This is a good career option with the potential to make a good salary in the medium and long term which would help create a positive work / life balance for most. The team at NERC work across sites located from Northumberland down to Teesside. Candidates must be ok with working at heights.

About the employer

NERC cover the whole of the North-East providing commercial & domestic roofing services. Slate, tile & flat roof Experts. NERC are expanding their team and are looking to attract those applicants that have a willing to learn and develop more technical skills through completing a Roofing Apprenticeship. NERC also offer the opportunity for employees to develop within the business and are keen to see them come into the business with new ideas who will show some leadership qualities.

Employer

NERC UK LTD

Address

UNIT 8

SALTMEADOWS TRADE PARK

NEILSON ROAD

NE10 0EQ

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Training

Training provider

DERWENTSIDE COLLEGE

Contact

Apprenticeship Recruitment Team

apprenticeships@derwentside.ac.uk

01207 585914

Apprenticeship standard

Roofer

Level 2 (GCSE)

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