Roofing Labourer / Apprentice
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Position Overview & Specifications
Roofing Labourer
The company
West Country Tiling Company are specialist roofing contractors based in Frome. We provide an expert range of roofing services to our clients across the South West of England.
We specialise in working on churches, historically significant and listed buildings, as well as some modern properties, using stone and natural slate, plain and clay tiling, cedar and oak shingles and leadwork.
The Role
- As a Roofing Labourer working for us, you will be expected to work in a team of three to learn and develop roofing skills on the job.
- The work carried out can be anywhere in the South West of England, but you would need to be in our yard in Frome each day at 7am.
- The type of work you will be expected to carry out include varied roofing tasks under the instruction of an experienced Masterman.
- Full roofing slating and tiling on-the-job-training available to the right candidate, with follow up lead training.
- Although no formal qualifications are needed, if you show aptitude, you can be enrolled in our apprenticeship scheme for the opportunity to learn a trade for life and gain qualifications in roofing.
- Working hours are from 7am to 4pm at the earliest. Minimum 40 hours a week, some gangs will work over 50 hours a week when required.
- Salary is a minimum £10.00 starting hourly rate. (rate increase based on experience).
- You are guaranteed 40 hours minimum pay per week, with overtime paid at time and a quarter.
- Benefits include 20 days paid holiday and 8 paid bank holiday per annum, over-time pay, and training. We provide full health and safety training with annual refreshers.
- To apply for the position, please email us with your name, phone number, location, and any relevant experience and qualifications, and we will call you back for an initial chat.
- For more information visit our website: https://www.westcountrytiling.com/
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £10.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Frome: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: On the road
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Roofing Labourer / Apprentice roles across West Country Tiling's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £10 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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