Apprentice Roof Slater Tiler
Trilogy Roofing Ltd
Birmigham, Cradley Heath
Closes in 9 days (Friday 5 June 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 27 May 2026
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Summary
Earn while you learn in the Roofing industry with Trilogy Roofing Ltd. L2 Roof Slater Tiler Apprenticeship. Apply to this role if you would like to do a practical apprenticeship, work as a team and gain knowledge and skills in the trade.
- Wage
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£15,600 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 between 7am - 4pm (typically 8 hours but can vary from 6am to 5pm).
37.5 hours a week
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 22 June 2026
- 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
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:
- Former Yardley Sewage Works, Cole Hall Lane, Birmigham, B34 6HN
- Trilogy House 7H, Waterfall Lane Trading Estate, Cradley Heath, B64 6PU
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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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Work safely and be aware of key health, safety and welfare issues
- Plan and carry out their work to commercial standards of quality and speed
- Move, handle and store resources, complying with relevant legislation and guidance
- Interpret and follow verbal and written work instructions from trade supervisors and site managers
- Select the required materials and resources to carry out the work
- Set up, check and operate plant and/or equipment
- Install related materials and components to a given specification
- Use, maintain and store hand tools, power tools and associated equipment
- Access, interpret and use drawings and specifications to carry out work
- 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
- Clean, dry and prepare surfaces for specified system
- Install vapour control layers to prevent vapour coming through the building to protect insulation
- Install mechanically fixed and/or adhered insulation as required by the given specification
- Install reinforced bitumen, single-ply and liquid applied waterproofing systems
- Terminate waterproofing systems at the perimeter upstands and/or open edges to the given specification
- Maintain and repair flat and/or pitched roofs (in excess of 10 degrees)
- Install perimeter details (edge trims, counter flashings termination bars)
- Work around outlets, pipes, soil and vent fittings, safety systems and roof lights
- Assess suitability of structure to receive cladding materials
- Install built-up, standing seam, secret fix, composite and fibre-cement systems and rainwater goods
- Maintain, repair and over-sheet existing roofs
- Install flashings, vents, fittings and components as appropriate to the specification.
- Work around penetrations and upstands
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.
More training information
Additional training and opportunities to interact with the wider Roofing industry, including training from Roofing manufacturers to broaden skills.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
CSCS Card (Labourer) in:
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
- Number skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Physical fitness
About this employer
Our roofing department provides reliable, high-quality roofing solutions for both domestic and commercial properties. From minor repairs and maintenance to full roof replacements and new installations, our experienced team delivers durable, compliant, and long-lasting results. Whether it’s a residential home or a larger commercial building, we apply the same professional standards, attention to detail, and commitment to safety on every project.
After this apprenticeship
CSCS Blue Skilled Worker Card
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 VAC2000033643.
Apply now
Closes in 9 days (Friday 5 June 2026 at 11:59pm)