Apprentice Roof Slater/Tiler

MK ROOFING (NW) LTD

MANCHESTER (M21 7SA)

Closes in 9 days (Friday 17 October 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 8 October 2025

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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 MK Roofing North West and Juniper Training. Four weeks on-site with the employer and one week training with the training provider for 24 months.

Wage

£14,722.50 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Roofer (level 2)
Hours
Employer: Monday - Friday (7am - 3.30pm or 8am - 4.30pm). Training Provider (every 5th week): Monday - Friday (9am - 3.30pm).

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 3 November 2025

Duration

2 years

Positions available

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

651A MAULDETH ROAD WEST
CHORLTON CUM HARDY
MANCHESTER
M21 7SA

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 (in and around South Manchester and surrounding areas) 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

You will be required to travel both to the sites that the employer requires and to the training centre every five weeks. 

Requirements

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
  • Initiative
  • Physical fitness
  • Enthusiasm
  • Positivity

Other requirements

Due to the various locations of sites, you will need to be able to drive and willing to travel.

About this employer

MK ROOFING (NW) LTD - Working across Cheadle, Hulme, Cheshire, Stockport, Chorlton, Manchester South.

After this apprenticeship

Upon successful completion, you can apply for your Blue Skilled Worker CSCS card.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

JUNIPER TRAINING LIMITED

Melanie Lester

mel.lester@junipertraining.co.uk

07930 183451

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000344973.

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Closes in 9 days (Friday 17 October 2025 at 11:59pm)

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