Carpet and Flooring Fitter

Butlins; Skegness; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Butlin's in Skegness is seeking a dedicated Carpet and Flooring Fitter to install and repair floor coverings across the resort, ensuring precise measurements, careful preparation, and a high-quality finish in both residential and public spaces. You will cut, fit, lay underlay, and ensure materials meet Brand Standards, while disposing of old materials responsibly and maintaining safety at all times.

Working as part of the Facilities team, you will support operational tasks, manage stock and

Qualifications

• NVQ level 2 in floorcovering occupations (Construction) required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Accurately measure and estimate materials required to complete tasks.
• Prepare area, remove old materials, clean, level and repair sub floors.
• Lay underlay, cut, stretch and secure flooring using grippers, adhesives, tacks.
• All material laid are in line with Brand Standards.
• Ensure all tasks meet H&S requirements, including PPE and machinery handling.
• Review risk assessments and follow safety inspections.
• Support day-to-day repair needs across residential, commercial, events areas as required.
• Maintain stock levels and ensure tools and materials are available.
• Collaborate with the wider maintenance and facilities teams to minimise guest disruption.
• Undertake duties as directed by leadership.

Skills

Fault finding

Problem solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Time management

Education

NVQ Level 2 Floorcovering

NVQ Level 3 Floorcovering

NICF registration (desirable)

Job description

Carpet and Flooring Fitter

Department: Facilities

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Skegness

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.