Apprentice Roof Sheeter and Cladder
GRANGE ROOFING LTD
DERBY (DE72 3BU)
Closes in 11 days (Friday 10 July 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 29 June 2026
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Summary
This is a hand's on, practical apprenticeship learning a highly skilled trade. You should also apply if you are open to learning other parts of the business including CAD design, or willing to gain extra industry-based qualifications such as IPAF etc.
- 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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Typically Monday - Friday between the hours of 7.00am - 4.00pm, 8 hour shifts but may need to be flexible if working away or any weekend work is required.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 3 August 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
As an Apprentice Roof Sheeter & Cladder, you will assist in the installation of roofing and cladding systems on commercial and industrial buildings. You will learn how to safely handle tools, materials, and equipment while working towards becoming a fully qualified skilled tradesperson.
- Assist with the installation of roof sheeting, wall cladding, and façade systems
- Help measure, cut, and fit materials such as metal sheets and panels/composites/fibre cements etc.
- Support senior team members with fixing and securing materials using a range of tools, e.g. impact drivers, drills, snips, circular saws, rivet guns
- Prepare and maintain work areas, ensuring they are safe and organised
- Load, unload, and handle materials and equipment safely. Working with cranes, Clad Boy etc.
- Use hand tools and power tools under supervision
- Follow technical drawings, instructions, and site plans
- Comply with all health and safety regulations, especially working at height and with MEWPs
- Attend training and work towards relevant apprenticeship qualifications
Where you'll work
50 STEVENS LANE
BREASTON
DERBY
DE72 3BU
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)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
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 for your apprenticeship involves travelling somewhere else to your training provider - Juniper Training in Aldridge (WS9 8EX), a specialist Roofing Apprenticeship training provider. This is for one week, every five weeks (four weeks working for your employer, then one week with Juniper Training for the duration of the apprenticeship).
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
CSCS Card (Labourer) in:
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
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Patience
- Physical fitness
- Willingness to learn
- Basic understanding of tools
- Strong attention to detail and
- Working at height
- Outdoor work in all weather
Other requirements
- You should be comfortable with working at height
- Working outdoors in various conditions, all year round
- Be mathematically minded
- Happy to do early starts and travel to different sites
- Consistently use/wear the correct PPE and safety gear
- Have a strong interest in developing a career in construction
- Ideally live in Sandiacre, Long Eaton, Breaston, Draycott or surrounding areas
About this employer
Grange Roofing Ltd is a leading roofing and cladding contractor, delivering high-quality commercial and industrial solutions across the UK since 1987. With decades of experience and a proven track record, we specialise in roof installations, roof refurbishments, industrial cladding, commercial cladding systems, and full building envelope solutions.
For over three decades, we have provided expert roofing and cladding services for commercial, industrial, public sector, and retail projects. From new-build installations to complex refurbishments, our team delivers durable, cost-effective solutions designed to meet modern building standards. We combine skilled craftsmanship with advanced materials and industry-leading techniques to ensure every project is completed to the highest specification.
At Grange Roofing Ltd, we are committed to delivering durable, high-performance roofing and cladding systems that stand the test of time. Our focus on safety, quality, and customer satisfaction has made us one of the UK’s most trusted roofing contractors.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Once qualified you can apply for your Blue CSCS Skilled Worker's card. There will be progression within the company for the right candidate.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
JUNIPER TRAINING LIMITED
Melanie Lester
mel.lester@junipertraining.co.uk
07930183451
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000039666.
Apply now
Closes in 11 days (Friday 10 July 2026 at 11:59pm)