A competent roofer is always in demand, either for renewing roofs on properties or for installing energy saving photovoltaic (PV) cells to capture the sun’s rays. With the advent of PV, roofers who consistently turn out quality work find themselves with a wide choice of employment opportunities.
Roofers need to be familiar with all kinds of roofing materials and how to make long-lasting repairs. Familiarity with solar devices and cells, and the ability to work with an electrician when connecting household appliances and lights are an added bonus.
Successful job applicants will have extensive experience and possibly an NVQ Roofing Course or Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) qualification. Candidates who have previously worked for employers on National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) jobs and adhered to TrustMark standards are sought-after individuals in the roofing business.
Salaries for full-time incumbents range from £20,000 to £30,000 per annum, while those taken on for short contacts are paid from £8.00 to £11.00 an hour. There are job openings in all industrial and urban locations in the UK.