Floor Layer

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

Job summary

Mears Group is seeking a Floor Layer for a full-time position in Dover. The role involves various flooring tasks, including installation and preparation, requiring a UK driving licence and previous experience. Benefits include 25 days annual leave, staff discounts, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Annual Mears Fun Day

Volunteering Leave

Staff discounts through Mears Rewards

Family-friendly policies

Full uniform provided

Qualifications

• UK Full driving licence required.
• Own hand and power tools necessary.
• Previous experience as a floor layer essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a stable and profitable contract with excellent service.
• Perform flooring tasks including vinyl installation and tile cutting.
• Prepare surfaces and apply self-levelling compounds.

Skills

Flooring installation

Precision cutting

Sealing techniques

Material understanding

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Hourly rate: £14.37

Position: Floor Layer

Location: Dover

Employment type: 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, maintenance, and regeneration services across the UK. Mears offers tailored rapid-response and planned maintenance services through partnerships with over 70 local authorities, Arm’s Length Management Organisations, and Housing Associations.

About the Role:

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

Your duties include a range of flooring tasks such as renewing sheet vinyl, accurately measuring, cutting, and laying vinyl smoothly, and sealing seams for durability. When working with tiles, including ceramic, you will cut tiles precisely, apply mortar or adhesive, and ensure even alignment, with grouting and sealing for a polished finish. Installing cap and cove wet room floors involves creating seamless, waterproof surfaces that curve up the walls to prevent water ingress, requiring precise cutting and sealing. Preparation tasks include cleaning, repairing, and priming floors to ensure proper adhesion. Applying self-levelling compounds or screed involves mixing, pouring, and spreading evenly, followed by curing to create a smooth base. Each task demands a good understanding of materials and techniques to achieve professional, durable results.

Role Criteria:

• UK Full driving licence
• Own hand and power tools
• Previous experience as a floor layer
• Experience with Cap and Cove

All roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work in the UK; visa sponsorship is not available. To drive a Mears vehicle, candidates must be over 21, have held their licence for over 3 months, and have fewer than 9 points.

All roles are subject to DBS/Security checks before employment begins.

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual Mears Fun Day, organized as a thank you from the Executive team
• Volunteering Leave to support paid community volunteering
• Staff discounts through Mears Rewards, including weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share Save scheme, and more
• Family-friendly policies
• Full uniform provided

To apply or discuss your application, contact:

Francesca Swan ([e-mail])

We support applicants throughout the process and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. Mears is a Disability Confident employer, a supporter of the Armed Forces Covenant, and holds the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We also support veterans transitioning into civilian careers and aim to improve social mobility by collecting optional background information during the application process to better understand our candidates’ diverse experiences.