Floor Layer

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

Job summary

A leading company in repairs and maintenance is seeking a Floor Layer for a full-time position in Dover. The role involves a variety of flooring tasks, including vinyl and tile installation, requiring specific skills and attention to detail. The company offers competitive pay, benefits, and a commitment to community support.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Annual Mears Fun Day

Volunteering Leave

Staff perks with Mears Rewards

Family friendly policies

Full Uniform

Qualifications

• UK Full driving licence required.
• Previous experience as a floor layer is essential.
• Experience with Cap and Cove is needed.

Responsibilities

• Renew sheet vinyl, ensuring proper seam sealing.
• Install tiles with precise cutting and grouting.
• Prepare surfaces and apply self-levelling compounds.

Skills

Attention to detail

Flooring techniques

Measuring skills

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Hourly rate: £14.37

Floor Layer

Dover

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 and maintenance, and regeneration services across the UK. Mears provide tailored rapid-response and planned maintenance services through partnering arrangements with more than 70 local authorities, Arm’s Length Management Organisations and Housing Associations.

About The Role

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

Your standard duties involve a comprehensive range of flooring tasks, each requiring specific skills and attention to detail. This includes renewing sheet vinyl, which involves accurately measuring, cutting, and laying the vinyl flat without bubbles or wrinkles, and ensuring proper seam sealing for durability. When working with tiles, including ceramic, you’ll need to cut tiles precisely to fit around obstacles, apply mortar or adhesive, and ensure even alignment. Grouting and sealing the tiles are essential for a polished finish. Installing cap and cove wet room floors requires creating a seamless, waterproof surface that curves up the walls to prevent water ingress, involving precise cutting and joint sealing. Preparations are crucial, including cleaning, repairing, and priming the floor surface to ensure the new flooring adheres well. Applying self-levelling compounds or screed is vital for creating a smooth, even base, involving mixing, pouring, and spreading the compound evenly, and allowing it to cure properly. Each task demands a thorough understanding of materials and techniques to achieve a professional and durable finish.

Role Criteria

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

All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.

To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21 have held your licence over 3 months and have less than 9 points.

Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant DBS/Security checks before commencement of employment.

Benefits We Can Offer You

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!
• Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.
• Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more
• Family friendly policies
• Full Uniform.
  
  

Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact:

Francesca Swan ([e-mail])

If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you. We will be accessible every step of the way.

At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, we are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all.

We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and are honoured to have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) to coincide with this, we hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers.

In our continued effort to promote social mobility, we invite applicants to voluntarily share their background information during the application stages to help us better understand the diverse experiences of our candidates. This is to ensure we are committed to improving social mobility. We use the Social Mobility Index to assess and enhance opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds. These questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply.