Slating & Tiling Apprenticeship
CLEGG & SHORTMAN ASPHALT CO LTD
PLYMOUTH (PL4 0LZ)
Closes in 13 days (Friday 22 August 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 7 August 2025
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Summary
As a Roofing Apprentice, you will learn how to install, repair, and maintain roofs using various materials and techniques. This hands-on role is ideal for individuals who enjoy working outdoors and want to learn a highly skilled trade.
- Wage
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£15,704 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 - Friday 7am - 4.00pm times may vary
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 1 September 2025
- Duration
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2 years
- Positions available
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2
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
- Assist with the installation and repair of different types of roofs (e.g. pitched, flat, tiled, or slate)
- Safely work at heights using ladders, scaffolding, and harness systems
- Remove old roofing materials and prepare surfaces for new installations
- Cut and fit roofing materials accurately
- Follow health and safety procedures at all times
- Keep the site clean and support tradespeople with day-to-day tasks
Where you'll work
THE YARD
1 BREAKWATER HILL
PLYMOUTH
PL4 0LZ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
GREENLIGHT TRAINING LIMITED
Training course
Roofer (level 2)
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Training schedule
Location:
Workplace: With employers in and around Plymouth
Training: Level 2 Roofer qualification, including Functional Skills in English and maths if required. Delivered at our Plympton, Plymouth training centre
(Attendance is required for 2 days every 2 weeks – employer transport support may be available.)
Requirements
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Physical fitness
About this employer
Founded: 1975 – over 45 years of experience in the roofing industry cleggandshortman.co.uk Structure: A family-run business dedicated to quality and professional service Service Area: Plymouth, extending across Devon and Cornwall cleggandshortman.co.uk Highly rated locally, with a 4.8/5 from 23 reviews on Yell and 4.7/5 on Birdeye via Google reviews
After this apprenticeship
After completing this apprenticeship, successful candidates will be fully qualified in their trade (Roofing, Slating and Tiling) and able to work as skilled professionals within the industry. Many apprentices go on to secure permanent full-time positions with their employer.
There are also opportunities to:
Progress to advanced or higher-level apprenticeships (e.g. Site Supervision or Construction Management)
Gain additional trade qualifications or specialisms
Move into self-employment or start their own business
Work towards supervisory or leadership roles on-site
This apprenticeship provides a solid foundation for a long-term career in the construction sector, with high demand and excellent earning potential for skilled workers.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
GREENLIGHT TRAINING LIMITED
Owen
owilcox@greenlightsc.co.uk
01752 604713
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000336162.
Apply now
Closes in 13 days (Friday 22 August 2025 at 11:59pm)
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