Flat Roofing Apprenticeship (LVL2 Roofing)

GREENLIGHT SAFETY & CONSULTANCY LTD

Plymouth (PL7 4JN)

Closes in 16 days (Monday 15 June 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 21 May 2026

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Summary

A Level 2 Flat Roofing apprenticeship trains apprentices to become Waterproof Membranes Installers, specialising in making flat roofs watertight using modern membrane systems and developing the practical skills needed to work confidently on real construction projects.

Wage

£12,480 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course
Roofer (level 2)
Hours
Monday - Friday. Shifts to be discussed with the employer.

30 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 16 June 2026

Duration

2 years

Positions available

10

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

Core responsibilities include:

  • Install, maintain, and repair flat roofing systems
  • Preparing surfaces
  • Measuring and cutting materials
  • Installing waterproofing systems
  • Repairing leaks / damaged sections
  • Ensuring drainage is effective, including fitting outlets

Where you'll work

Unit C E Huxley Close
Plymouth
PL7 4JN

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)

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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

An apprenticeship includes regular training with us as a Training Provider. Around 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

Other in:

English & Maths (grade Lvl2)

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
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

About this employer

We are an Independent Training Provider based in Plymouth.

After this apprenticeship

Ongoing career development:

  • Site Supervisor
  • Team Leader
  • Roof Surveying

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

GREENLIGHT TRAINING LIMITED

Kieron Rollason

krollason@greenlightsc.co.uk

07456 638368

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000032909.

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Closes in 16 days (Monday 15 June 2026 at 11:59pm)