Roofing Careers Case Studies

Chantalle started her journey with the team at Industrial Construction (Sussex) Limited (ICS) in 2011 as Receptionist/Administrator, and is now the Office and Supply Chain Co-ordinator.

A designer roofing apprentice or trainee works alongside experienced employees to prepare designs for roofing projects.

"Since I left school, I’ve always wanted to learn a trade as it seemed interesting to me. I am loving every second of it."

" I always wanted to be a roofer. My dad and grandad always worked on roofs, and I wanted to follow in their footsteps."

Sophie says the key to the appeal of her work is that no two days are ever the same.

"After a very short time getting to be around the other more-experienced team members, I felt it was great to work in a team."

Her involvement in tasks from training to strategic planning means her work is varied, and takes someone who is willing to be challenged.

A trainee estimator works alongside experienced employees to learn how to do the job.

A trainee roofing operative works alongside experienced employees to learn how to do the job.