Floor Layer

KSD Support Services Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully equipped company van

Fuel card provided

Trade cards

Company mobile phone

Full uniform and PPE kit supplied

Comprehensive training and development

Clear career progression

Pension contributions

Job summary

KSD Support Services Ltd is seeking a Floorer to perform floor laying and finishing across London sites. You will install vinyl, LVT, carpet tiles, and safety flooring, while handling subfloor prep and proper disposal of old materials.

Applicants should hold NVQ Level 2 in Floor Laying (Level 3 desirable), CSCS Card, and a clean UK driving licence. You will work with a team and also independently, ensuring safety, quality, and client satisfaction on every site.

Qualifications

• Must have NVQ Level 2 in Floor Laying or equivalent.
• CSCS Card is essential.
• Full UK driving licence is required.
• Good reading of technical drawings and specs.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and replace a wide range of floor coverings including vinyl sheet, LVT, carpet tiles, safety flooring, and carpet.
• Carry out subfloor preparation including screeding, levelling, and use of self-levelling compounds.
• Remove and dispose of existing floor coverings in a safe and compliant manner.
• Ensure all flooring installations meet manufacturer specifications and relevant British Standards.
• Maintain accurate records of all work undertaken, including completing daily worksheets detailing work carried out and materials used, taking before and after site photos.
• Ensure Health and Safety procedures and safe working practices are adhered to at all times, in accordance with all technical standards.
• Build positive working relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Ensure all work is completed to a high standard of quality and client satisfaction.
• Liaise with the Helpdesk and Operations Manager regarding job updates, materials required, and any site issues.

Skills

Flooring installation

Subfloor preparation

Reading technical drawings

Full UK driving licence

Tool safety and handling

Time management

Team player

Basic IT skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Floor Laying

NVQ Level 3 in Floor Laying

First Aid certificate

Asbestos Awareness certificate

Tools

CSCS Card

Job description

About Us:

KSD Support Services Ltd is part of the KSD Group, a leading building maintenance and facilities management provider operating across the UK. The company delivers comprehensive FM services to a portfolio of prestigious clients, including major retail, hospitality, and commercial organisations such as Tesco and Stonegate Group.

Job Purpose:

To carry out all aspects of floor laying and floor finishing works to a high standard across a variety of commercial and residential sites in London. The Floorer will be responsible for installing, repairing, and maintaining a wide range of floor coverings including vinyl, carpet, LVT, and safety flooring, responding to reactive maintenance tasks as allocated by the Helpdesk.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install, repair, and replace a wide range of floor coverings including vinyl sheet, LVT, carpet tiles, safety flooring, and carpet
• Carry out subfloor preparation including screeding, levelling, and use of self-levelling compounds
• Remove and dispose of existing floor coverings in a safe and compliant manner
• Ensure all flooring installations meet manufacturer specifications and relevant British Standards
• Maintain accurate records of all work undertaken, including completing daily worksheets detailing work carried out and materials used, taking before and after site photos
• Ensure Health and Safety procedures and safe working practices are adhered to at all times, in accordance with all technical standards
• Build positive working relationships with clients and colleagues
• Ensure all work is completed to a high standard of quality and client satisfaction
• Liaise with the Helpdesk and Operations Manager regarding job updates, materials required, and any site issues

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

Essential Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Floorer, with competence across multiple floor covering types including vinyl, LVT, carpet tiles, and safety flooring
• Solid understanding of subfloor preparation techniques including screeding and self-levelling compounds
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Full Clean UK Driving Licence
• Solid understanding of the safe use of power and hand tools
• Have a positive 'can do' attitude
• Ability to prioritise all allocated work sensibly and efficiently
• A great team player with the ability to work on your own initiative
• Confident using handheld IT equipment - basic understanding of Excel, Outlook, and Word
• Excellent timekeeping and communication skills
• Full industry-recognised qualification to NVQ Level 2 in Floor Laying, or equivalent
• CSCS Card

Desirable Requirements:

• NVQ Level 3 in Floor Laying or equivalentExperience working within facilities management would be beneficial
• First Aid certificateAsbestos Awareness certificate
• IPAF - Mobile Vertical (3a) + (3b) Mobile Boom certificate
• PASMA - Mobile Access Tower for Users certificate
• Experience with resin flooring or specialist floor systems

Working Days/Hours:

• 45 hours per week. You must be flexible with working days/hours, including early starts, late finishes, and some weekend work.
• Regular overtime opportunities available.

Benefits:

• Fully equipped company van for business use
• Fuel card provided
• Trade cards
• Company mobile phone
• Full uniform and PPE kit supplied
• Comprehensive training and professional development programmes
• Support for further qualifications and professional certifications
• Clear career progression opportunities
• 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Workplace pension contributions - 3% employer, 5% employee