Floor Layer

Durham County Council; Browney; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Hybrid working

Job summary

Durham County Council is seeking a permanent Floor Layer to join the Corporate Property and Land team within Strategic Facilities Management, Repairs and Maintenance. You will carry out floor laying duties across council premises and major construction projects as needed.

Applicants should have basic Maths and English, a Floor Laying NVQ Level 2 or be willing to work towards it, and be able to drive a council vehicle with an in-house driver induction completed.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have basic Maths and English.
• Evidence of commercial and domestic floor laying experience.
• Floor Laying NVQ Level 2 or equivalent, or willingness to work towards.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Floor Laying duties as required by the Roofing, Painting and Flooring Manager.
• Work in a busy repairs and maintenance section within Durham County Council establishments.
• May work on major Durham County Council construction projects carrying out floor laying.

Skills

Customer engagement

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Self-management

Education

Basic Maths & English

Floor Laying NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Job description

The post holder will carry out Floor Laying duties as required by the Roofing, Painting and Flooring Manager; and additional duties as required by the Strategic Facilities Management Team.

With a proven track record in floor laying, you will primarily be working in a busy repairs and maintenance section within Durham County Council establishments. You may also be required to work on major Durham County Council construction projects carrying out floor laying. Experience on maintenance and/or contractual projects in industrial and commercial buildings is desirable, along with the ability to:

• Engage with customers and stakeholders
• Specific attention to detail to deliver a quality finish
• Work on your own and within a team

The candidate must be educated in basic Maths and English; and have evidence of commercial and domestic floor laying experience. You should have Floor Laying NVQ Level 2 or equivalent, or be willing to work towards. Please refer to the attached Person Specification for the full criteria. The successful applicant for this post will be required to apply for Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Disclosure. Due to the requirement to drive a County Council vehicle in this role, appointment will be subject to the production of a valid driving licence for the required category of vehicle and the satisfactory completion of an in-house Driver Induction Assessment.

Durham County Council have an exciting opportunity for the role of a permanent Floor Layer working within Corporate Property and Land, Strategic Facilities Management, Repairs and Maintenance Team.

We offer a competitive rewards package that includes attractive salaries, and the following benefits:

• a generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days (rising to 32 after five years' continuous local government service)
• membership of the excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme
• a range of flexible working arrangements including hybrid working (home and office) where applicable

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