Floor Layer

Livin Housing Limited; Broadstairs; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Floor Layer, where your skills will directly impact community projects. This full-time role offers a stable contract with a focus on teamwork and quality service. You'll be responsible for various flooring tasks, including vinyl and tile installations, requiring precision and expertise. Enjoy benefits like 25 days of annual leave, staff perks, and a supportive work environment that values diversity and inclusion. If you have the right qualifications and a passion for delivering excellent service, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Annual Mears Fun Day

Volunteering Leave

Staff perks with Mears Rewards

Family-friendly policies

Full uniform provided

Qualifications

• Experience with flooring tasks including sheet vinyl and tile installation.
• Understanding of materials and techniques for durable finishes.

Responsibilities

• Renewing sheet vinyl and installing tiles with precision.
• Preparing surfaces and applying self-levelling compounds.

Skills

Floor Layer Experience

Attention to Detail

Measuring and Cutting Skills

Tile Installation

Cap and Cove Wet Room Floors

Tools

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Job description

Hourly rate: £13.85

Floor Layer

Dover

Full Time Permanent Monday – Friday 8am to 5pm, 42.5 hours per week

Salary up to £13.85 Per Hour + van and fuel card

We are the largest provider of repairs, maintenance, and regeneration services across the UK. Mears offers tailored rapid-response and planned maintenance services through partnerships with over 70 local authorities, Arm’s Length Management Organisations, and Housing Associations.

About the Role:

As a Floor Layer, you will work alongside Dover Council, providing a stable and profitable contract, delivering excellent service and support through our local teams, who understand the importance of teamwork for the community.

Your duties include a range of flooring tasks requiring specific skills and attention to detail. These include renewing sheet vinyl, which involves measuring, cutting, laying flat, and sealing seams for durability. When working with tiles, including ceramic, you’ll need to cut tiles precisely, apply mortar or adhesive, and ensure even alignment. Grouting and sealing tiles are essential for a polished finish. Installing cap and cove wet room floors involves creating a waterproof, seamless surface that curves up the walls to prevent water ingress, requiring precise cutting and joint sealing. Proper preparation, including cleaning, repairing, and priming the floor surface, is crucial. Applying self-levelling compounds or screed involves mixing, pouring, and spreading evenly, then curing properly. Each task demands a thorough understanding of materials and techniques to achieve a professional, durable finish.

Role Criteria:

• UK Full driving licence
• Provide own hand and power tools
• Previous experience as a floor layer
• Experience with Cap and Cove wet room floors

All roles require candidates to have the right to work in the UK. Mears does not offer visa sponsorship. To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be over 21, have held your licence for more than 3 months, and have fewer than 9 points.

All roles are subject to relevant DBS/Security checks before employment begins.

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual Mears Fun Day — a celebration organized as a thank you from the executive team
• Volunteering Leave — supported paid volunteering in the community
• Staff perks with Mears Rewards — discounts on groceries, holidays, eye tests, Share Save scheme, and more
• Family-friendly policies
• Full uniform provided

Apply below or contact:

Francesca Swan ([e-mail])

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At Mears Group, we are committed to diversity and inclusion. We are a Disability Confident employer, value individuality, and promote equal opportunities for all.

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