Do you want to become a Roofer? Here is some information to help point you in the right direction:
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Roofers build, maintain and repair roofs on houses, factories, offices, public buildings, shopping malls and stadiums. They work with many different roofing materials, including red tiles, grey slate, sheeting and even thatch (thatching is a specialised craft).
The working week is normally 37.5 hours, but they may need to work overtime in the evenings and weekends. Roofers work outdoors and at heights, sometimes many storeys above the ground.
Roofers travel from site to site, and may have to work away from home.
Trainees usually earn £12,500 a year. Qualified roofers earn £20,800. Some employers pay much more.
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Roofers work for specialist roofing firms, building contractors, local authorities and other public organisations. Many are self-employed.
It is possible to train on the job straight from school. It helps to have some GCSEs/S grades (A-E/1-5), especially in maths, craft, design and technology and English. Young people can train through Construction Apprenticeships.
In theory it is possible to train as a roofer at any age, but in practice employers may be unwilling to train older people.
Most people learn practical skills on the job, and spend time at college or a training centre to gain qualifications.
They may progress to technician level and then to construction management.
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