Floor Layer

Fortem Cares; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortem Cares is seeking a dedicated Floor Layer to join their Stonewater Housing team in Chippenham. This permanent, full-time position requires laying vinyl floors and maintaining high-quality standards in social housing settings. Ideal candidates will hold relevant qualifications and have strong experience in flooring maintenance. Travel across various locations is essential, and a company van is provided.

Benefits

Company van for work and fuel card

Eligible for up to 5% bonus

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and birthday off

Annual pay review

26 weeks full pay maternity leave

8 weeks full pay paternity leave

Discounted gym memberships

Up to £3,000 colleague referral fee

Access to training via Learning Management System

Private pension, life insurance, dental care, private healthcare

Qualifications

• Experience in laying vinyl flooring, including cap and cove.
• Knowledge of wet rooms.
• Full UK driving license (max 5 points).

Responsibilities

• Complete flooring maintenance to high standards with minimal supervision.
• Aim for 'First Time Fix' on all jobs.
• Adhere to health and safety guidelines, budgets, and time constraints.

Skills

Vinyl floor laying

Health and safety compliance

Courteousness and professionalism

Education

NVQ/City & Guilds qualifications or equivalent

Job description

Here at Fortem, we're currently recruiting for a Floor Layer to join our Stonewater Housing team, covering Chippenham, Bath, Bristol, and the surrounding areas. This is a permanent, full-time position on a social housing contract.

You will be covering a patch around Stratford Upon Avon and surrounding areas, so travel is essential.

The Client

Our contract with Stonewater is long-term, with the option to extend the partnership. We cover over 7,500 houses across four areas of the South-West, including Taunton, Yeovil, Bristol, Swindon, Salisbury, and Bournemouth. We deliver Repairs & Maintenance, Voids, Capital Works, and an Electrical Service program. We pride ourselves on excellent customer service, supported by a senior leadership team with extensive sector experience, which can help you develop your skills and knowledge.

Duties & Responsibilities

As a Floor Layer, you will ensure all work is completed to a high standard with minimal supervision. You will take ownership of your work, aiming for 'First Time Fix' on all jobs, operating within health and safety guidelines, and adhering to budget and time constraints. You will be courteous and professional around tenants. Your role involves carrying out flooring maintenance, including laying vinyl flooring, with experience in cap and cove, and knowledge of wet rooms.

What You Will Need

Essential criteria:

• NVQ/City & Guilds qualifications or equivalent / or qualified by experience
• Vinyl floor laying experience, including cap and cove, and knowledge of wet rooms
• Full UK driving license (max 5 points)

Desirable:

• Social Housing experience

Additional benefits include:

• Company van for work and fuel card
• Eligible for up to 5% bonus
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off (total 34 days)
• Annual pay review
• 26 weeks full pay maternity leave
• 8 weeks full pay paternity leave
• Discounted gym memberships at national and local gyms
• Up to £3,000 colleague referral fee
• Access to extensive training via our bespoke Learning Management System
• Other benefits: private pension, life insurance, dental care, private healthcare, cycle-to-work scheme, mobile phone discounts, and more.

Who We Are

Part of the Willmott Dixon group since 2002, Fortem provides specialist property solutions to ensure homes and buildings operate smoothly. Our teams deliver internal and external repairs, high-quality voids, planned installations, and gas services. We also have extensive experience in decarbonisation, focusing on making homes more energy-efficient and supporting clients' journey to zero carbon.

Our commitment to best practices and quality, along with a partnered approach, helps us deliver excellent outcomes for our partners, clients, and customers. We are an Investors in People - Gold employer, promoting equality, diversity, and respect for all, and encourage applications from all community sectors.