Roofers
Probation Periods for Roofers
Plain-English guidance on probation periods for UK roofers and small business owners — what the law requires and how to handle it without making costly mistakes.
Real situations roofers face
- —a roofer not achieving the required standard for lead flashing and valley work within the first 90 days.
- —a roofer still needing supervision on straightforward tiling jobs halfway through their probation period.
- —a roofer repeatedly failing to follow the agreed safe system of work across the first month.
These are exactly the kinds of situations where getting the probation periods process wrong can lead to an employment tribunal claim.
What you need to know as a roofing employer
As a roofing employer, handling probation periods correctly is essential to avoid employment tribunal claims. UK employment law applies to all employers regardless of business size, and the consequences of getting the process wrong can be costly.
The situations that most commonly arise for roofing businesses include: a roofer not achieving the required standard for lead flashing and valley work within the first 90 days, a roofer still needing supervision on straightforward tiling jobs halfway through their probation period, a roofer repeatedly failing to follow the agreed safe system of work across the first month. Each of these requires a correct and documented process to protect your business.
This guide covers what you need to do as a roofing employer. For the complete step-by-step process, read the full guide linked below.
More guides for roofers
Not sure if you're handling this correctly?
Take the free 5-minute risk assessment. We'll tell you where your gaps are before a situation turns into a tribunal claim.
Take the free assessment