Apprentice Metal Roofer

Lorn Roofing Pty Limited; Maitland; On-site; AUD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Lorn Roofing is seeking an Apprentice Metal Roofer to join our team across the Newcastle & Hunter region. This is a great opportunity to learn a skilled trade, work outdoors and build a long-term career in roofing.

You’ll work with experienced roofers on a range of commercial metal roofing projects, gaining practical hands-on experience while completing your apprenticeship.

Qualifications

• No roofing experience required; attitude and willingness to learn.
• Must be Australian citizen, permanent resident or have full working rights.
• Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors at heights.

Responsibilities

• Assist installation of metal roofing and wall cladding.
• Work with experienced roofers on commercial projects.
• Learn measuring, cutting and fitting roofing materials.
• Maintain a clean, safe worksite.

Skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Hard-working

Outdoor work

Height safety

Team player

Career in construction

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Lorn Roofingis looking for a motivated and reliableApprentice Metal Rooferto join our team working across theNewcastle & Hunter region.

This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to learn a skilled trade, work outdoors and build a long-term career in the roofing industry.

You’ll work alongside experienced roofers on a range ofcommercial metal roofing projects, gaining practical, hands‑on experience while completing your apprenticeship.

What you'll learn

As an Apprentice Metal Roofer, you’ll develop skills across all areas of commercial metal roofing, including:

• Installation of metal roofing and wall cladding


• Roof sheeting, flashings and cappings


• Gutters and downpipes


• Measuring, cutting and fitting roofing materials


• Using hand and power tools


• Reading plans and job specifications


• Working safely at heights


• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe worksite


• Working as part of a professional roofing team

What we're looking for

You don't need previous roofing experience — we're looking for the right attitude and willingness to learn.

You'll ideally be:

• Reliable and punctual


• Hard-working and willing to get stuck in


• Comfortable working outdoors and at heights


• Physically fit and hands‑on


• Able to listen, follow instructions and learn


• A team player with a positive attitude


• Keen to build a career in the construction industry


• Previous construction experience is an advantage, butnot essential


• Learn a highly skilled and practical trade


• Hands‑on experience incommercial metal roofing


• Work alongside experienced tradespeople


• Variety of projects throughout Newcastle & the Hunter


• Support and training throughout your apprenticeship

To be eligible for an apprenticeship or traineeship you must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or have full working rights.