Eastern Region Roofing Training Group
Key contact: Olivia Gilbert (olivia@eastern.rooftraining.co.uk)
Chair of the group: Clive Coote (info@eastern.rooftraining.co.uk)
Postal address:
6 Lower Street
Baylham
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP6 8JP
Website: http://eastern.rooftraining.co.uk
Current training programmes available to employers:
- Additional support for NVW level 2-3 learners.
Current career promotion activities/projects:
- Introduction to roofing careers.
Independent Roof Training Association Scotland
Key contact: Ian Letham (ian@irtscotland.co.uk)
Chair of the group: Peter Treacy (peter.treacy@btinternet.com)
Postal address:
61 Dykehead Street
Queenslie Industrial Estate
Glasgow
G33 4AQ
Website: www.irtscotland.co.uk
Please contact the group co-ordinator for full details of available training programmes and other group activities.
Lead and Hard Metals Roofing Training Group
Key contact: Nigel Johnston (nigel@leadcontractors.co.uk)
Chair of the group: Paul Smith (PaulSmith@longworth-uk.com)
Postal address:
Centurion House
36 London Road
East Grinstead
West Sussex
RH19 1AB
Website: www.traininginmetalroofing.co.uk/
Current training programmes available to employers:
- Site supervisor
- Soldering
London and Southern Roofing
Key contact: Michelle Workman (michelle@myrooftrainer.co.uk)
Chair of the group: Mark Notridge (mark.notridge@kingsleyroofing.co.uk)
Postal address:
Nevasa
The Limes
Felbridge
RH19 2QY
Current training programmes available to employers:
- Please contact the training group co-ordinator for details of courses and support available.
Midland Roofing Training Group
Key contact: Paul Harper (paul@midlandsrooftraining.co.uk)
Chair of the group: Gary Lane (gary@laneroofing.co.uk)
Postal address:
27 Ringleas
Cotgrave
Nottingham
NG12 3LW
Current training programmes available to employers:
- mentoring and coaching
- commercial awareness
- mental health
- basic leadwork.
Current career promotion activities/projects:
- ‘Sky is the Limit’ - 5 day taster introduction to roofing for year 9, 10 and 11 pupils
National Metal Training Group
Key contact: Julia Stevens (julia.stevens@citb.co.uk)
Please contact the group co-ordinator for full details of available training programmes and other group activities.
North East Roofing Training Group
Key contact: Helen Wilson (nertg@btconnect.com)
Chair of the group: Alan Chapman (alan@wensleyroofing.co.uk)
Postal address:
c/o Wensley Roofing Limited
Station Road
Chester-le-Street
Newcastle
DH3 3DU
Current training programmes available to employers:
- building regulations - roofing
- lead bossing training
- additional support - please contact the group co-ordinator for details.
Current career promotion activities/projects:
- work experience for different pathways into roofing careers for school pupils
- A Day on the Tiles - 2 days for 80 delegates event aimed at increasing numbers of applications via real life work tasters.
North West Independent Roof Training Group
Key contact: Sue Wharton (nwrooftraining@gmail.com)
Chair of the group: Stephen Bithell (sbithell@fulwoodroofing.co.uk)
Website: http://northwestrooftraining.co.uk/
Current training programmes available to employers:
- range of training for industry specific skills as well as training for managers - please contact the training group co-ordinator for details.
South Central Roofing Training Group
Key contact: Jude Newell
Chair of the group: Mike Fildes
Email: fildesroofing@yahoo.co.uk
Website: www.southcoastrooftraining.co.uk
Current training programmes available to employers:
- New entrant training
- NVQ Level 2 training.
South West Roofing Training Group
Key contact: Nichola Smith (gto@swrtg.co.uk)
Chair of the group: Andy King (andy@alkingroofing.co.uk)
Postal address (for administration and enquiries):
10 Yeoford Meadows
Yeoford
Devon
EX17 5PW
Training centre addresses:
- A L King Roofing Limited
Hampton Park West
Melksham
SN12 6EZ
- Rooftrain
Brooklands Mill
Nadderwater
Exeter
Devon
EX4 2JG
Website: www.swrtg.co.uk
Current training programmes available to employers:
- apprenticeships in pitched roofing, sheeting and cladding
- NVQs
- lead welding and bossing
- mandatory health and safety courses
- all site safety
- UKATA asbestos
Current career promotion activities/projects:
- training to support becoming a construction ambassador
- Taste of Roofing for 16-18 year olds
Wales National Roofing Training Group
Key contact: Lesley Hughes (Lesley.hughes@wnrtg.co.uk)
Chair of the group: Gregg Brett (gbrett@treforesttiling.co.uk)
Postal address:
The Old Vicarage
Church Street
Llanbradach
Caerphilly
South Wales
CF83 3LS
Current training programmes available to employers:
- new entrants core skills training
- building regulations – roofing
- construction project management training
- BIM training.
Current career promotion activities/projects:
- ‘Have a Go’ for school cohorts to sample and explore roofing careers at training centre.
Yorkshire Independent Roofing Training Group
Key contact: Denise Cherry (Denise@YIRTG.org.uk)
Chair of the group: Alex Kettle (AKettle@everlastgroup.co.uk)
Postal address:
20 Britannia Mews
Pudsey
Leeds
LS8 9AS
Website: www.yirtg.co.uk
Current training programmes available to employers:
- contact the group co-ordinator for a full list of available training programmes.
Current career promotion activities/projects:
- Proud to Promote Roofing - a suite of 40 case studies to disseminate at various events
- preparation of roofing rigs for schools and exhibitions
- resources can be made available to other training groups when possible - please contact the group co-ordinator for further details.