Mears Group Plc
Provider of UK housing repairs, maintenance, care services, development and facilities management
Apprentice Roofer
Paid roof apprenticeship training in North Lanarkshire with on‑job experience and college study.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Interpret product information, specifications, and applicable standards. • Participate in an annual Mears Fun Day.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸spec review
What You Bring
As an apprentice roofer you will gain hands‑on experience performing routine maintenance and repairs on pitched and flat roofs, preparing surfaces, and installing new roofing systems, including underlay and battens for tiles and slates. You will learn health and safety procedures, especially working at heights, and develop a solid foundation in roofing techniques. The apprenticeship curriculum covers health, safety and welfare principles, material handling techniques, interpretation of product specifications, relevant standards and codes of practice, and the setup, checking and operation of equipment. Mears’ 30‑year track record of delivering more than 6,000 daily repairs across a million homes ensures you will be trusted with real responsibilities from day one, earn while you learn, and receive formal training alongside an experienced workforce. We are seeking candidates who are self‑reliant, highly motivated, have strong communication skills, can build good customer relationships, and demonstrate integrity and a willingness to solve problems and take pride in their work. All candidates must have the right to work in the UK, meet age and licence requirements for driving a Mears vehicle, and will undergo background, identity and security checks. Applications close on 8 March 2026; for enquiries contact Vickie Rudge ([email protected]). Mears is a Disability Confident employer, supports the Armed Forces Covenant, and promotes social mobility through optional background questions. • Learn health, safety, and welfare principles for roofing work. • Master material handling, storage, and moving techniques. • Understand roofing codes of practice and operate equipment safely. • Potential to achieve SCQF level 6/7 qualifications. • Strong communication and customer relationship skills. • Live in a North Lanarkshire postcode and travel independently.
Requirements
- ▸health safety
- ▸material handling
- ▸scqf level6/7
- ▸roof installation
- ▸communication
- ▸driving licence
Benefits
Mears Group is offering a competitive pay Roofer Apprenticeship in Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire on a fixed‑term basis. Apprentices will be paid the national apprentice minimum wage for normal working hours and will also receive payment for college attendance. Applicants must reside within a North Lanarkshire postcode and be able to travel independently to the branch. The programme is delivered by CITB with a provisional start date of 3 August 2026, and no formal qualifications are required. Apprenticeships are central to Mears’ philosophy, providing a pathway from school or a career change into a long‑term profession. All apprentices receive the nationally agreed apprentice pay rates, real‑world experience in customers’ homes, and opportunities to participate in community projects. • Receive 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. • Provided with a Chromebook and funded first set of work tools. • Access staff perks such as discounts on groceries, holidays, eye‑test vouchers, and a share‑save scheme.
Work Environment
Onsite
Interview Process
-pre‑employment assessment -interview