Roofing apprenticeship
GREENLIGHT SAFETY & CONSULTANCY LTD
Bristol (BS48 1NR)
Closes on Wednesday 25 November 2026
Posted on 8 October 2026
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Summary
Learning practical roofing skills, including installing, repairing and maintaining roofs while following health and safety procedures. This apprenticeship is ideal for someone who enjoys practical work, wants to develop valuable skills and build a career in the roofing industry.
- Wage
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£16,640 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 to Friday, shifts TBC.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Thursday 26 November 2026
- Duration
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1 year 9 months
- 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
- Prepare tools, materials and equipment
- Help set up and secure the work area
- Measure and cut roofing materials
- Install tiles, slates and roofing materials
- Repair and replace damaged roofing
- Fit roof insulation and underlay
- Keep the work area clean and tidy
- Follow health and safety procedures
- Work alongside experienced roofers
- Attend training and complete apprenticeship work
Where you'll work
5 Warry Close
Wraxall
Bristol
BS48 1NR
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)
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
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
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
Driver required (or learning to drive).
About this employer
Greenlight is proud to represent AMAC Roofing, one of Bristol and Bath’s most trusted roofing specialists. Known for genuine craftsmanship and straightforward, reliable service, AMAC delivers high-quality roofing solutions across domestic, commercial, and large-scale industrial projects.
Their reputation is built on doing the job right—backed by industry-leading guarantees of up to 20 years, transparent pricing, and deep roots in the local community.
Why Join AMAC Roofing?
Local, consistent work: Quality projects throughout Bristol and Bath—spend your time on site, not living out of a van on the road.
Diverse, skilled projects: Work across a wide range of systems, from traditional pitched roofing to modern flat, metal, and industrial specs.
Solid, respected team: A down-to-earth crew with a strong order book, high safety standards, and real pride in their craft.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Start your career in roofing with the opportunity to build valuable skills and gain industry-recognised qualifications. As you develop your experience and complete your apprenticeship, you can progress to a qualified roofer and take on more responsibility.
With further experience, there are opportunities to progress into specialist roofing, supervisory or site management roles, or eventually run your own roofing business.
Your pay will increase as you gain skills, experience and qualifications, with opportunities to earn a competitive salary as a qualified and experienced roofer.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
GREENLIGHT TRAINING LIMITED
ffoy@greenlightsc.co.uk
01174320030
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000058052.
Apply now
Closes on Wednesday 25 November 2026