Location: Truro & Surrounding areas of Cornwall
Employment type: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
Pay: Starting at £28000 per annum (opportunity to increase)
Reports to: Specialist Flooring Installer
Role Overview
Endurance Flooring is an ambitious, family run business based in Truro. They are seeking a skilled and reliable Floor Fitter to prepare and install flooring to a high standard. You will work on assigned projects, deliver a neat and accurate finish, maintain a safe and tidy working environment, and provide a professional service to customers. The role involves working independently and alongside other fitters and trades to complete jobs within agreed timescales. The ideal candidate will have experience fitting Sisal, Flat Weave, Stair Runners and High-End Carpets.
Key Responsibilities
- Review job specifications, measure areas accurately and plan flooring layouts to minimise waste.
- Inspect subfloors and report moisture concerns, uneven surfaces or other issues before installation.
- Prepare subfloors using appropriate methods and materials, following product instructions and agreed specifications.
- Fit the flooring types required for each project, within your training and competence, following manufacturers' guidance.
- Cut and finish flooring accurately around edges, doorways, fixtures and other obstacles.
- Install suitable underlay, trims, thresholds and finishing accessories where specified.
- Check completed work for quality, address installation defects and leave the area ready for handover.
- Protect customers' property and keep work areas clean, organised and free from avoidable hazards.
- Use tools, equipment and materials safely, following site procedures and wearing appropriate protective equipment.
- Communicate progress, material requirements, delays and unexpected issues promptly to the manager or supervisor.
- Maintain accurate job records and account for materials used and remaining stock.
- Work courteously with customers, colleagues and other trades, and provide agreed flooring care information at handover.
Essential Skills and Experience
- Practical experience in high-quality floor fitting and subfloor preparation relevant to the flooring types used on assigned projects.
- Ability to measure accurately, interpret job specifications and produce a consistent, high-quality finish.
- Confident and safe use of relevant flooring tools and equipment.
- Good attention to detail and the ability to identify and raise installation problems.
- Reliable timekeeping, good organisation and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Clear communication and a courteous, customer-focused approach.
- Ability to carry out the practical duties of the role safely, with reasonable adjustments where appropriate.
Desirable Skills and Qualifications
- A relevant floorcovering qualification, apprenticeship or manufacturer training.
- Experience with a range of flooring products, such as Sisal, Flat Weave, luxury vinyl tile (LVT), sheet vinyl, carpet, carpet tiles, laminate or engineered wood.
- Experience working on occupied premises or construction sites.
- A full driving licence where driving between sites forms part of the role.