Blaze a trail in Roofing!

Burton Roofing Merchants Ltd are proud to sponsor Bolton College Roofing Apprenticeships

We're the only college to provide Roofing Apprenticeships in the North West, which means if you want to become a Roofer, we're the College for you. You could get involving in roofing in a range of settings such as commercial buildings, construction sites or homes. Be prepared for some sight seeing whilst you work, as your working environment will mostly be at a height. A Roofing Apprenticeship at Bolton College will help you gain the real skills and real experience that employers are looking for, and you'll be earning a wage too!

Our Roofing Apprenticeship will give you all the right skills you need to secure permanent employment or progress to further or higher education. When you’re in College, you’ll learn in our modern Construction Block, using industry-standard tools and materials, overlooked by industry-experienced tutors; plus you'll have personal one-to-one support from your own dedicated Work Based Tutor, who'll visit you on site.

So, what does a Roofer do?

Roofers are highly skilled and provide a key service to ensure the security of homes and protect residents from the elements. This involves moving or repairing broken tiles or slates, fitting felt sheets to roofs, covering roofs with slates, tiles or cladding - they key elements of a Roofer’s role. Once qualified, you can expect to earn between £15,000 to 32,000 and with experience, you could specialise in heritage conservation, thatching or installing solar panels. You could also become a Roofing Surveyor or set up your own busine