Roofer apprentice

MARNICK ROOFING LIMITED

THREEMILESTONE (TR4 9FB)

Closes on Thursday 9 July 2026

Posted on 5 June 2026

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Summary

Marnick Roofing Ltd are offering an exciting opportunity to join their team as a Roofer apprentice! Gain the knowledge, skills and behaviours to kickstart your career in the construction industry.

Wage

£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Saturday overtime available

Training course
Roofer (level 2)
Hours
Monday- Friday 7:30am- 4:30pm

40 hours a week

Start date

Thursday 1 October 2026

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

Duties will include:

  • Labouring
  • Measuring
  • Assisting carrying out day-to-day tasks

Once qualified, this occupation involves installing a range of roofing materials and products, at height.  It includes interpreting drawings, measuring and calculating the required amount of materials. Roofing work can involve anything from repairing a single tile or slate on a domestic property, to re-roofing public buildings such as schools, working on new build housing projects, or installing the roof on large commercial buildings. Roofers can be on site from a few hours to a few weeks so this occupation should suit those who like to move workplaces on a regular basis.

Where you'll work

UNIT B2
WALKER BUSINESS PARK
THREEMILESTONE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
THREEMILESTONE
TR4 9FB

Training

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

Training provider

CORNWALL COLLEGE

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

  • You will be working towards a Level 2 Roofer apprenticeship standard
  • You will receive on and off-the-job training and support from an assessor and an Apprenticeship advisor
  • You will be required to attend Cornwall College St Austell for block weeks as part of the apprenticeship training

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 3)
  • Maths (grade 3)

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
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Number skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

Other requirements

  • The apprentice must be able to get to work for 7.30am, preferably in own vehicle

About this employer

For over 15 years, Marnick Roofing has been Cornwall’s trusted choice for quality roofing solutions. From small domestic repairs to large commercial projects, we bring the same commitment to excellence.
Our team of NFRC-certified professionals combines traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques, ensuring every roof we work on is built to last through Cornwall’s challenging weather.

https://marnickroofing.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

  • On completion of this standard, apprentices will be eligible for employment in the roofing industry as a craft operative
  • Apprentices may progress to supervision and management appointments in roofing organisations

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CORNWALL COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000035054.

Apply now

Closes on Thursday 9 July 2026