Apprentice Roof Sheet and Cladding
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Company CoTrain
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Provider JUNIPER TRAINING LIMITED
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Location Portsmouth, PO3 5JF
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Type Apprenticeship
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Salary £16,224.00 per year
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Sector Construction and the built environment
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Ref NAS-2000062259
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Application Deadline Date 30/11/2026
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Start Date 04/01/2027
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Positions Available 4
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Working Week Monday - Friday 8.00am - 5.00pm. The apprentice must be prepared to stay away on block release for week blocks in Walsall. You may stay away from home when sites are further away.
Brief Description
Full roofing apprenticeship specialising in Roof Sheet & Cladding. A full-time position working on a range of projects. If you enjoy working outside and you are not afraid of heights, this could be the stepping stone to a good career in construction. Company Portsmouth based but projects across SE England. Travel is expected.
Training to be Provided
- You will be working to achieve the new Roofing Standard ST0270 at level 2. 80% of the training will take place on various construction sites working with qualified tradespeople
- The other 20% will be off-the-job training based on weekly blocks at Juniper Training College (Accommodation, breakfast, and evening meals provided)
- You will also undertake training for working at heights, power tools and the correct use of mechanical access equipment such as cherry pickers
- Sites will vary and will mainly be in the London and surrounding areas
Future Prospects
- On completion of this standard, apprentices will be eligible for employment in the roofing industry as a craft operative / tradesperson
- Apprentices may progress to supervision and management appointments in roofing organisations
- Possible progression could be Surveying, Estimating and Site Management
Vacancy Detail
The principles of roofing materials, installation and maintenance and how they are applied in routine tasks, to include:
- Assessing structures
- Removal of existing materials
- Installing insulation
- Installing main roof coverings to include composite, standing seam, secret fix, single-skin, fibre cement, and built-up systems, flashings, fixings, fittings and components, ventilation systems and roof lights
- Asbestos awareness
- How to requisition sheeting and cladding materials
Other Information
Working at heights, manual lifting of metal sheeting. Working 95% of the time outdoors in all weathers. Be able to work as part of a team and independently. Ability to measure accurately and become competent in the use of various hand and power tools. Neatness and quality of finish important as your work will form the visible part of the building.