Apprentice Roof Slater Tiler

KEEN ROOFING LIMITED

TIPTON, Walsall

Closes in 9 days (Friday 10 April 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 1 April 2026

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Summary

Roof Slater/Tiler Level 2 Apprenticeship. Covering all aspects of Roof Slating and Tiling with hands-on practical training and education, earn while you learn with Keen Roofing and Juniper Training. Four weeks on-site with the employer and one week's training with the training provider for 24 months.

Wage

£15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Roofer (level 2)
Hours
Monday - Friday between 7am - 4pm (typically 8 hours but can vary from 6am to 5pm).

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 27 April 2026

Duration

2 years

Positions available

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

Preparing the Roof Surface: Removing old roofing materials. Installing underlayments or waterproof membranes. Ensuring the roof structure is sound and ready for tiling.

Measuring and Cutting Materials: Accurately measuring roof dimensions. Cutting tiles or slates to fit around edges, chimneys, and other roof features.

Laying Tiles or Slates: Fixing tiles/slates in overlapping patterns to ensure water runoff. Using nails, clips, or hooks, depending on the material and roof design.

Weatherproofing: Installing lead flashing around joints and edges to prevent leaks. Sealing ridges and valleys for extra protection. Installing fascias, soffits and guttering.

Repairs and Maintenance: Replacing broken or missing tiles/slates. Checking for leaks and structural issues.

Safety and Compliance: Working at heights with proper safety gear. Following building regulations and health & safety standards. 

Where you'll work

You can select which locations you want to apply for in your application on Find an apprenticeship.

This apprenticeship is available in these locations:

  • UNIT 13, NAVIGATION POINT, GOLDS HILL WAY, TIPTON, DY4 0PY
  • Westgate, Aldridge, Walsall, WS9 8EX

Training

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

Training provider

JUNIPER TRAINING LIMITED

Training course

Roofer (level 2)

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Training schedule

Training will take place with the employer and the training provider. 

You will work for the employer for four weeks and attend off-the-job training for a block week at the training provider's training centre in Aldridge, Walsall, WS9 8EX. 

Requirements

Essential qualifications

Other in:

CSCS (grade Pass)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 4)

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
  • Problem solving skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Physical fitness

Other requirements

Due to the various locations of sites, you will need to be willing to travel. A driving licence is preferable but not essential. 

About this employer

Keen Roofing Ltd. Based in Tipton but looking for apprentices who are in West Bromwich, North Birmingham or Cannock. 

After this apprenticeship

Blue Skilled Worker Status (CSCS).

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

JUNIPER TRAINING LIMITED

Mel Lester

mel.lester@junipertraining.co.uk

07930183451

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000024366.

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Closes in 9 days (Friday 10 April 2026 at 11:59pm)