Floor Layer

Mears Group; Brooks; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in repairs, maintenance, and regeneration services is seeking a Floor Layer to deliver high-quality flooring services. This full-time, permanent role requires expertise in various flooring tasks and offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits, making a positive impact on community services.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Annual Mears Fun Day

Paid volunteering leave

Staff discounts via Mears Rewards

Family-friendly policies

Full uniform provided

Qualifications

• Experience with Cap and Cove.
• UK Full driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Measuring, cutting, laying, and seam sealing sheet vinyl.
• Cutting, applying adhesive, and grouting tiles.
• Installing cap and cove wet room floors.

Skills

Attention to detail

Knowledge of materials and techniques

Education

Previous experience as a floor layer

Tools

Own hand and power tools

Job description

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

Salary up to £14.37 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 working with Dover Council, you will deliver a stable and profitable contract, providing excellent service through our local teams, who value collaboration for the benefit of the community.

Your duties include a range of flooring tasks, such as renewing sheet vinyl—measuring, cutting, laying, and seam sealing for durability; working with tiles—cutting, applying adhesive, and grouting; installing cap and cove wet room floors—creating seamless, waterproof surfaces; and preparing floors—cleaning, repairing, priming, and applying self-levelling compounds to ensure a professional finish. Each task requires attention to detail and knowledge of materials and techniques.

Role Criteria:

• UK Full driving licence
• Own hand and power tools
• Previous experience as a floor layer
• Experience with Cap and Cove

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; visa sponsorship is not available. To drive a Mears vehicle, candidates must be over 21, have held their licence for over 3 months, and have fewer than 9 points. All roles are subject to DBS/security checks before employment begins.

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual Mears Fun Day
• Paid volunteering leave
• Staff discounts via Mears Rewards
• Family-friendly policies
• Full uniform provided

To apply or discuss your application, contact Francesca Swan. We support you throughout the process and are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive environment. We are a Disability Confident employer, support the Armed Forces Covenant, and hold the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

We encourage applicants to share optional background information during the application process to promote social mobility and diversity. This information will not affect your application.

At Mears, we aim to make a positive difference—improving homes, communities, and lives. Our core values are Customers, Innovation, Teamwork, and Responsibility.