Carpet and Flooring Fitter

Butlin's; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Butlin's in Hemel Hempstead is seeking a Resort Carpet and Flooring Fitter to install and repair floor coverings across resort areas, including residential and guest-facing spaces. You will measure accurately, prepare subfloors, lay underlay, cut and stretch flooring, and ensure a professional finish aligned with Brand Standards and safety protocols.

The role requires attention to detail and the ability to work independently or with a team, with flexibility to cover varied shifts to minimise

Qualifications

• NVQ level 2 in floorcovering occupations (Construction) is required.
• NVQ level 3 in Floorcovering is desirable.
• NICF registration is desirable.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work independently with good communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Accurately measure and estimate materials required to complete task.
• Prepare area by removing old materials, cleaning, leveling and repairing sub floors.
• Lay underlay where required, cut, stretch and secure flooring using grippers, adhesives, or tacks.
• Ensure all laid materials align with Brand Standards.
• Adhere to Health & Safety requirements, PPE use, machinery handling and manual handling rules.
• Support incident response and regular safety inspections.
• Assist operational teams with repairs to minimise disruption to guests and operations.
• Maintain stock levels of tools, materials and parts and ensure items meet Brand standards.

Skills

Floorcovering installation

Fault finding

Independent worker

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexible hours

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Floorcovering

NVQ Level 3 in Floorcovering (desirable)

NICF registration (desirable)

Job description

Description

The role of a resort Carpet and Flooring fitter is to install and repair various floor coverings across resort in residential and commercial areas, ensuring areas are measured correctly, areas are prepared correctly, old material disposed off appropriately and new materials are laid ensuring a professional finish with attentional to detail and safety.

Key Responsibilities

Carpet and Flooring examples

• Accurately measure and estimate materials required to complete task
• Ensuring area is prepared, remove old materials, clean, level and repair sub floors
• Lay underlay where required, cut, stretch and secure flooring using grippers, adhesives, tacks
• All material laid are in line with Brand Standards

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure all tasks are carried out ensuring H&S requirements are meet, including but not limited to use of PPE, ensuring machinery is handled appropriately and manual handing requirements are adhered to
• Risk assessments are reviewed and adhered to
• Regular safety inspections are carried out
• Support incident response when required.

Operational Support

• Support operational teams with repair needs for day to day tasks in residential areas, commercial areas and events, entertainment and seasonal attractions as required.
• Ensure tools, materials and parts are available and stock levels maintained.
• Ensure all items used adhere to Brand standards
• Work collaboratively with the wider maintenance and facilities team.
• Ensure minimal disruption to guests and operations when completing works.
• Undertake any reasonable duties as directed by the Butlins leadership team.

Guest & Team Experience

• Work in a professional and guest-focused manner when operating in public areas.
• Provide advice and support to resort departments.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping in all work areas.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• NVQ level 2 in floorcovering occupations (Construction)
• NVQ level 3 in Floorcovering (desirable)
• NICF registered (desirable)
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and prioritise workload.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexible approach to working hours and operational demands.

About Butlin's

Did you know Billy Butlin was the first person to introduce dodgems to the UK? That's right, 'fun' is in our DNA, and we've been delighting guests for almost 90 years. Ask any of our team, past and present, and one of the best things they'll say about working at Butlin's is our culture.

As The Home of Entertainment, we pull out all the stops to provide our guests with an 'Altogether More Entertaining and Fun Break', from all-action family holidays to adult-only Big Weekenders, brought to life through our three mighty values. So, if you're looking for a role where you can Create Smiles, where you aren't afraid to Get Stuck In and where the team genuinely Care For Each Other, we think you'll fit right in!