Floor Layer

Mears Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Company van

Fuel card

Uniform provided

Staff rewards

Volunteering leave

Job summary

Mears Group is seeking an experienced Floor Layer for Brent, London. You will install and repair flooring across residential properties, ensuring high standards and safety. This hands‑on role requires precision and the ability to work independently within a team.

The position involves vinyl, tile and cap‑and‑cove installations, subfloor prep and level surfacing. A full UK driving licence and own tools are essential, with a Monday–Friday roster and a company van provided.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a floor layer across domestic and commercial settings.
• Experience with sheet vinyl, tile work, cap and cove installations, and floor preparation.
• Experience using self‑levelling compounds and screed.

Responsibilities

• Install and renew sheet vinyl flooring with bubble‑free finishes and sealed seams.
• Lay ceramic and other tiles, including cutting, alignment, grouting and sealing.
• Fit cap and cove wet room floors with seamless, waterproof surfaces.
• Prepare subfloors by cleaning, repairing and priming for adhesion.
• Apply self‑levelling compounds and screed for smooth bases.
• Log work progress and communicate with tenants and clients.

Skills

Floor laying

Domestic and commercial experience

Attention to detail

Health and safety awareness

Good communication

Basic IT literacy

Driving licence

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

PDA system

Job description

Annual salary: up to £36,800.00 Floor Layer Location: Brent Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent (Monday to Friday, 8am–5pm, 42.5 hours per week) Salary: £36,800 per hour + company van and fuel card

Benefits: 25 days annual leave, staff rewards, volunteering leave, family-friendly policies

About Mears Group

Mears Group is one of the UK’s leading providers of repairs, maintenance, and regeneration services. We work in partnership with over 70 local authorities, ALMOs, and housing associations to deliver rapid-response and planned maintenance solutions that improve homes and communities nationwide.

About the Role

We’re looking for a skilled and experienced Floor Layer to join our team in Brent, working in partnership with Brent Council. You’ll carry out a wide range of flooring installations and repairs across residential properties, helping to deliver a stable and high-quality service to the local community. This is a hands‑on role requiring technical precision, attention to detail, and a strong understanding of flooring materials and techniques. You’ll work independently and as part of a wider maintenance team, ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a professional standard.

Role Responsibilities

• Install and renew sheet vinyl flooring, ensuring smooth, bubble‑free finishes and sealed seams
• Lay ceramic and other tile types, including cutting, alignment, grouting, and sealing
• Fit cap and cove wet room floors, creating seamless, waterproof surfaces with curved wall edges
• Prepare subfloors by cleaning, repairing, and priming surfaces for optimal adhesion
• Apply self‑levelling compounds and screed to create smooth, even bases
• Carry out flooring works in kitchens, bathrooms, communal areas, and void properties
• Measure and cut flooring materials accurately to fit around fixtures and obstacles
• Use hand and power tools safely and effectively
• Maintain tools, equipment, and company vehicle to a high standard
• Log work progress and updates using a PDA system
• Communicate professionally with tenants, clients, and colleagues
• Ensure all work complies with health and safety regulations and company procedures

Role Criteria

• Proven experience as a floor layer across domestic and commercial settings
• Experienced in the above duties
• Skilled in sheet vinyl, tile work, cap and cove installations, and floor preparation
• Experience using self‑levelling compounds and screed
• Ability to work independently and manage your own workload
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Good communication skills—verbal and written
• Basic IT literacy for logging and reporting tasks
• Full UK driving licence
• Own hand and power tools required

Additional Information

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Company van, fuel card, and full uniform provided Annual Mears Fun Day – a celebration of your hard work Volunteering leave to support community initiatives Mears Rewards – discounts on groceries, holidays, eye tests, and more Family-friendly policies and support Share Save and You Earn schemes Access to confidential EAP counselling and wellbeing support 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 Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment

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. These questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply. We use the Social Mobility Index to assess and enhance opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds.

We are the people behind the smile! At Mears we look for people who share our vision and values - to make a positive difference to the communities we serve. We do this by improving homes, improving communities and improving lives. We are proud of our business and the opportunities we provide to colleagues working across the UK.

Our Values

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