Apprentice Roofer - Manchester
IAN WILLIAMS LIMITED
Bolton (BL1 4AG)
Closes in 23 days (Saturday 31 May 2025)
Posted on 7 May 2025
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Summary
Our business is growing and so are the opportunities for you to thrive. We are currently looking for an Apprentice Roofer to join our award-winning apprenticeship scheme that could help you achieve your goals whilst also making a positive impact on other people's lives.
- Wage
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£15,311.40 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Roofer (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday - Thursday, 8.00am - 4.30pm and Friday, 8.00am - 3.30pm.
39 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 26 August 2025
- Duration
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2 years
- Positions available
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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
What’s the apprenticeship all about?
As an Apprentice at Ian Williams, you’ll get hands-on experience and learn on the job! You’ll combine college studies with practical learning to master your chosen trade. Plus, you’ll get to put your new skills into practice, supported by our experienced tradespeople – your own mentor.
What will you be doing?
Your work will vary from contract to contract, but here’s a taste of what you’ll be up to:
- Covering roofs with slates, tiles or cladding
- Moving or repairing broken tiles or slates
- Working safely at height and use access equipment
- Working both inside and outside in all weather, whether it’s boiling hot or freezing cold!
Where you'll work
Atria
Spa Road
Bolton
BL1 4AG
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
BOLTON COLLEGE
Your training course
Roofer (level 2)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
Your training plan
You’ll also:
- Attend college to understand the “how and why” of your trade (usually 1 day a week)
- Build an awesome portfolio of evidence for your End Point Assessment (EPA)
- Be a valued team member and contribute to our overall success
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 1/G)
- Maths (grade 1/G)
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
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
About this company
Ian Williams is one of the UK’s leading property services companies has a multiple award-winning apprenticeship scheme. With expertise in the social housing, education and commercial sectors, we are a financially secure business with a solid track record and offices based across the UK. We are proud to have been awarded ‘We Invest in People’ Gold accreditation.
https://www.ianwilliams.co.uk/about-us/academy/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
23 days’ holiday per year plus bank holidays All Personal Protective Equipment and Uniform provided Pension contributions and Life insurance Travel allowance Toolkit to get you started
After this apprenticeship
- You will join Ian Williams on a permanent contract and will become a Roofer once qualified
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BOLTON COLLEGE
apprenticeships@ianwilliams.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000319270.
Apply now
Closes in 23 days (Saturday 31 May 2025)
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Company’s application instructions
Complete our application form online at Ian Williams Careers by Saturday 31st May. Interviews will be held between 30th June – 11th July. Whilst we try to be accommodating, interviews will be held on one day during this time and we cannot guarantee alternate dates. Proposed start date is August 2024. We’ll only ask you to answer a few questions – no CV needed! So, spend some time crafting your answers based on the skills we’ve outlined above.