Roofing and Tiling Apprenticeship
Premier Roof Care
SUTTON (SM2 6BP)
Closes in 10 days (Saturday 31 October 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 21 October 2026
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Summary
Our apprenticeship combines practical site experience with expert tuition, covering essential skills for safe and professional roofing work. You’ll earn while you learn, gain industry-recognised certifications, and open doors to long-term career opportunities. Apply now to build a future in a growing trade.
- 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, 8.00am to 4.00pm.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Sunday 1 November 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
- Assisting the team with installing and repairing pitched and flat roofs.
- Use roofing tools and equipment safely under supervision.
- Following health and safety procedures including working at height.
- Loading and unloading materials and keeping the work area clean and safe.
- Learning how to fit roof slates, felt, battens and roofing membranes.
- Following instructions from experienced team members.
Where you'll work
19 THE CRESCENT
BELMONT
SUTTON
SM2 6BP
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
SIMIAN RISK MANAGEMENT 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
Block release training will take place at the SIMIAN Roofing Training Centre in Warrington Town Centre. Training in the centre will take place every 6 weeks for 5 days (Monday-Friday).
More training information
Each apprentice will be supported in the centre by a qualified instructor and learning coach.
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
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
- You must be comfortable working at heights and being outside.
- You should be physically fit.
- Live in or around Surrey area.
About this employer
Premier Roof Care is a small but well established roofing company who have been carrying out many new roofs and repairs in the Sutton and surrounding areas for over more than 30+ years. During this period we have gained a reputation for both competence and professionalism. A majority of our work carried out has been for domestic dwellings although we are able to cater for small commercial projects.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship.
Completing a Level 2 Roofer Apprenticeship opens multiple pathways in the construction industry.
After completing the apprenticeship and passing the End-Point Assessment, you become a fully qualified roofer with a CSCS Skilled Worker card. This allows you to work independently on roofing projects.
Medium-Term Opportunities
- Specialist Roofer
Focus on advanced techniques such as waterproof membranes, slating and tiling, or heritage roofing.
- Supervisor or Foreman
Oversee small teams, manage site safety, and coordinate work schedules.
- Estimator or Surveyor
Move into roles that involve pricing jobs, assessing roof conditions, and liaising with clients.
Long-Term Career Paths
- Site Manager or Project Manager
Manage entire roofing or construction projects, including budgets and compliance.
- Health & Safety Officer
Specialise in safety standards and compliance across construction sites.
- Teaching or Apprenticeship Coach
Train the next generation of roofers and share your expertise.
- Self-Employed Contractor / Business Owner
Many experienced roofers start their own roofing companies, offering services directly to clients.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SIMIAN RISK MANAGEMENT LIMITED
Elisha Isherwood
eisherwood@simian-risk.com
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000058990.
Apply now
Closes in 10 days (Saturday 31 October 2026 at 11:59pm)