Roofing Apprentice: Hands-On Training & Overtime

Nationwide Specialist Services; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully equipped vehicle

Fuel card

Overtime paid at time and a half

Tools, PPE & mobile phone provided

Training & development

20 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Monthly reward scheme

TradePoint card (10% discount at B&Q)

Birthday day off

Referral bonus

Medicash health plan

Job summary

NSS Group is seeking a Roofers Mate to work alongside experienced roofers on reactive and planned maintenance across commercial, retail and industrial sites. This hands-on role offers development opportunities and a path toward a skilled roofing career.

You’ll be learning on the job and helping deliver safe, high-quality repairs every day. Role includes joining a team, flexible start times, and potential on-call work.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence required.
• Strong work ethic and reliability.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to work at height and learn a skilled trade.

Responsibilities

• Working as part of a team on reactive and planned roofing maintenance.
• Assisting with cladding, commercial, traditional, and industrial roofing works.
• Supporting guttering repairs and replacements.
• Working safely at height on a daily basis and completing on-site risk assessments.
• Delivering a professional, customer-focused service.
• Being flexible with start times, travel and occasional weekend work.
• Participating in an on-call rota where required.
• Continuously learning new skills and methods on site.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Strong work ethic

Reliability

Good communication & teamwork

Willingness to work at height

Education

CSCS (Labourer or Skilled Worker)

IPAF (1b, 3a, eB)

PASMA

First Aid

NVQ in Roofing / Slating & Tiling / Sheeting & Cladding

Job description

NSS Group is seeking a Roofers Mate to work alongside experienced roofers on reactive and planned maintenance across commercial, retail and industrial sites. This hands-on role offers development opportunities and a path toward a skilled roofing career.

You’ll be learning on the job and helping deliver safe, high-quality repairs every day. Role includes joining a team, flexible start times, and potential on-call work.