Starting a roofing career

What you can expect from a career in roofing

As a multi-billion pound industry, roofing is an environment that continues to grow. Every building requires a roof, but beyond that there's solar, sheeting and cladding, blue and green roofing, and so much more.

At NFRC, we're committed to demonstrating the potential of the roofing industry and encouraging individuals to consider a career in this industry. Our Members have worked on projects including restoring heritage properties, Premier League football stadiums, new build developments, power plants, lighthouses, off-grid houses, the list goes on.

Young People

Find out how NFRC careers services can get your roofing career started

Career Changers

It's never too late to begin a new career. Find out how our team can help you get into roofing

Parents & Guardians

Helping you to support your child through their journey

Why work towards a career in roofing?

For many reasons, the roofing sector is in need of new people. This means that employers need to continue to recruit and train new entrants to keep up with the demand.

At NFRC, we want to facilitate the opportunity of a career in the roofing sector, for anyone who wants it.

We commit to:

Providing easy-to-understand information, advice and support to both potential employees and employers, making a career in roofing a possibility for all
Supporting our employer members to build and advertise exciting career opportunities and recruit fantastic people through the entire careers cycle
Encouraging the roofing industry, and the wider construction sector, to offer high quality working experiences to enable people and the sector to grow and thrive.

Careers spotlight

We headed out on the road to join Dalton Roofing, based in Derbyshire, and Longworth Building Services, based in St Helens, to speak with their apprentices and take a look behind the scenes on-site. We also had a virtual catch-up with Progressive Systems, based in Exeter. These visits gave a valuable insight into what roofing apprenticeships are really like, and the opportunities available.

Roofing success stories

Whether you're keen to get on the tools or want to work in an office-based role, roofing has something to offer for everyone. We can help you find apprenticeships, skills development programs, graduate jobs and even work experience for those not quite ready to get started. Read about how NFRC careers services have helped individuals throughout their roofing career.