Tasks
- Seals edges of roof with mortar and ensures that joints are watertight.
- Lays, aligns and secures successive overlapping layers of roofing material.
- Lays and secures underfelt and covers with hot bitumen or other adhesive compound.
- Cuts wooden battens, felt and underfelt to required size.
- Measures roof or exterior wall and calculates required amounts of underfelt, tiles, slates or thatching material.
Typical Education Level
Level 3 NVQ; A Levels
Will retirement created job openings
In the UK, 9% in this profession are aged 55 or above.* They will likely retire in the next 10 years, creating a demand for new workers
*This is based on national data
£30,142 Average wage
Average annual earnings
The current average wage for plumber or heating or ventilating engineer is £30,142
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465 positions
Current Employment
The number of jobs in the career for the current year is 465. Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons, and do not distinguish between full- and part-time jobs.
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jobs
Job Postings
Over the past year, jobs have been posted for plumber or heating or ventilating engineer roles.
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How well does it pay?
Normal pay for this occupation is £30,142 per year. That is about £2,512 per month or £15.46 per hour. New workers generally start on £19,714, while highly experienced workers can earn as much as £42,761
Is it growing or declining?
This career has remained the same over the last 2 years, and is expected to remain the same over the next 4 years. Currently, 465 people are employed in the region.