Apprentice Roof Slater/Tiler

• Preparing the Roof Surface: Removing old roofing materials. Installing underlay 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

Training will take place with the employer and the training provider. 

You will work for the employer for four weeks and attend off-the-job training for a block week at the training provider's training centre in Aldridge, Walsall, WS9 8EX. 

Skilled Worker Blue Card.

Must be comfortable working at height and physically fit to lift and carry awkward/heavy materials. 

Some previous experience in roofing, or a construction based role/or qualifications is preferred, ability to handle and use basic hand tools/power tools, read a tape measure/mark out cuts would be helpful in this role.

Be happy to work outdoors in all weather conditions, includes early starts all year round.

Driving license preferred but not essential

Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend a ‘Roofer Skills Session’ with Juniper Training at their Training Centre in Aldridge

We provide a range of roofing services to commercial and domestic clients including installation, repair, and maintenance for various types of roofs such as pitch, flat, and heritage roofs, Solar PV Installations and supply of materials through our Roofing Merchants.

Our staff of over 50 have expertise covering all areas of roofing and endeavour to provide first class advice at all times.
We employ some of the finest craftsmen in the industry many of whom have been with the company for over 20 years.

We operate to the highest standards in terms of health and safety and our commitment to the environment. We are a very friendly company with loyal employees and are good to do business with.