5314 — Roofers, roof tilers and slaters
Medium Skilled
Sources checked 26 October 2026. Match the actual duties before choosing a code.
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What this occupation covers
Roofers, roof tilers and slaters cover roofs and exterior walls with felting, sheeting, slates, tiles and thatch to provide a waterproof surface.
Typical duties
measures roof or exterior wall and calculates required amounts of underfelt, tiles, slates or thatching material
cuts wooden battens, felt and underfelt to required size
lays and secures underfelt and covers with hot bitumen or other adhesive compound
lays, aligns and secures successive overlapping layers of roofing material
seals edges of roof with mortar and ensures that joints are watertight
Entry routes and qualifications
There are no formal academic entry requirements, though GCSEs/S grades are advantageous. Entry is typically through an approved apprenticeship programme or college course in conjunction with on-the-job training, leading to a NVQ/SVQ level 2/3 qualification, or through building up work experience supplemented with short courses.
Sponsorship information
Medium Skilled. Actual duties, sponsor, applicant, salary and any transitional or shortage-list conditions must be checked.
Immigration Salary List: 5314 Roofers, roof tilers and slaters – all jobs. Nations: England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland. Removal: 31 December 2026.
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