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Careers and Skills

Our range of services are built to guide you throughout your roofing journey. Whether you're just beginning, want to explore opportunities, ready to level up your business, or need support in accessing funds for training, we can help.

How we can help

Together, the roofing sector has the opportunity to become a well-respected and desirable career, with the overall aim of making roofing a real choice and opportunity for all. Our expert team has packaged up all the information you need to kick-start your career, and when you're ready to move up the ladder, we've got you covered.

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Recruitment support

Help your business grow and take it to the next level by investing in new talent. From job descriptions to development plans, see how we can help

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Starting a roofing career

Want to install membranes on football stadiums, or manage worldwide supply chains? The roofing industry has something to offer for everyone

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Climbing the ladder

Ready to take the next step in your roofing career and wondering what progression path to take? We can help you get started

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If you would like further advice, support, or have any general queries, please get in touch below. 

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Explore our services

We understand that the roofing trade is demanding, so we've made it easier to access the tools you need as an employer to grow your business by investing in new talent. From accessing grants and funding, to NVQ assessment services, and advice and support on training and recruitment, our dedicated team are here to help.

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NVQ assessment service

We provide NVQ assessment services across the country

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Training providers

Find training providers, apprenticeships, NVQs and more

How we work

We are actively engaged with a broad network of external bodies to ensure that the resources available at the NFRC Careers Service are not only up to date but also of the highest quality. Our partnerships include collaboration with renowned organisations such as the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), Go Construct, leading colleges and training providers, and respected professionals within the roofing industry. Additionally, we regularly consult with other industry associations and other key stakeholders across the construction sector to keep our content relevant and aligned with the latest industry standards and best practices. Through these collaborations, we are dedicated to providing the most accurate and comprehensive career guidance available.

Additional resources

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Key Principles for a Roofer’s CV

Writing a CV can seem challenging if you've not tried it before, but following this template will build you a comprehensive, detailed, and effective CV to demonstrate your skills and experience to recruiters and employers.

Roofing success stories

Over the years, we've invited roofing professionals from across the sector to share their stories and offer insight into what a career in roofing looks like. We're always happy to share these stories to promote careers in roofing, so if you have one you'd like to share, please reach out to our team, and we'll be in touch.

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NAW 2026–Luke, Dalton Roofing

Luke says his apprenticeship with Dalton Roofing has helped him build confidence and learn new skills. Luke plans to continue learning and become the best roofer he can be.

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NAW 2026–Niall, Dalton Roofing

Niall started his apprenticeship aged 17 and although it was a change, he says it was a positive step into a new learning environment that allows him to develop skills and grow professionally.

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NAW 2026–Louie, Aldridge & Sons

With ambitions to take on a lead role, Louie is taking full advantage of his learning at college and on-site, and plans to run his own business in future.

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Rooftops Case Study–Matthew Holmes

When Safeseal hired Matty as a labourer, he was their very first employee. Now he runs his own gang, holds his SSSTS and NVQ L3, and has supported the progression of multiple labourers under his leadership.