Roofing Slating and Tiling Apprenticeship
PENINSULA ROOFING LTD
Turo (TR4 9QQ)
Closes in 11 days (Friday 22 August 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 8 August 2025
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Summary
A slating and tiling apprenticeship is a practical, hands-on apprenticeship that teaches you how to install, maintain, and repair roofs using slate and tile materials. It’s ideal for those who enjoy working outdoors, using tools, and contributing to the construction of new buildings and the restoration of existing ones.
- 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, 7.00am - 4.00pm.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 22 September 2025
- Duration
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2 years
- Positions available
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3
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
- Preparing roof surfaces and installing insulation
- Laying and fixing natural and artificial slates, plain tiles, and interlocking tiles
- Cutting and fitting materials to match roof shapes and structures
- Installing ridge tiles, verge, and valley systems
- Using tools and equipment safely
- Reading roof plans and technical drawings
- Working to health and safety standards on construction sites
Where you'll work
Turo
Turo
TR4 9QQ
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
Workplace: With employers in and around Cornwall.
Training: 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
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Logical
- Initiative
- Physical fitness
About this employer
Peninsula Roofing Ltd is a trusted roofing specialist based in Truro, Cornwall, founded in March 2020. Peninsula Roofing has earned recognition for its commitment to health, safety, and environmental standards. They’ve been awarded the NFRC Gold Award for Health, Safety and the Environment in 2022 and 2023, and hold CHAS Advanced accreditation
After this apprenticeship
After completing the apprenticeship, you can progress into roles such as:
- Qualified Roof Slater/Tiler
- Roofing Supervisor or Foreman (with experience)
- Heritage Roofing Specialist
- Self-employed Roofer or Contractor
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
GREENLIGHT TRAINING LIMITED
Owen Wilcox
owilcox@greenlightsc.co.uk
01752 604713
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000336293.
Apply now
Closes in 11 days (Friday 22 August 2025 at 11:59pm)
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