Floor Layer

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; North East; On-site; GBP 30,634 - 41,446; Full time

Job summary

Durham County Council is seeking a permanent Floor Layer to join the Corporate Property and Land, Strategic Facilities Management, Repairs and Maintenance Team. The post holder will perform floor laying duties and support the team in site repairs and projects across council facilities.

Applicants should have City and Guilds or NVQ Level 2 in Floor Laying and relevant maintenance experience; a driving licence and DBS clearance are part of pre-employment checks.

Qualifications

• You must be educated to City and Guilds or NVQ Level 2 or equivalent, in Floor Laying.
• Experience on maintenance and/or contractual projects in industrial and commercial buildings is desirable.
• Ability to engage with customers and stakeholders, deliver a quality finish, and work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Floor Laying duties as required by the Roofing, Painting and Flooring Manager.
• Work in a busy repairs and maintenance section within Durham County Council establishments.
• May work on major construction projects carrying out joinery works.

Skills

Engage with customers and stakeholders

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

City and Guilds or NVQ Level 2 in Floor Laying

Job description

Durham County Council has an exciting opportunity for the role of a permanent Floor Layer working within Corporate Property and Land, Strategic Facilities Management, Repairs and Maintenance Team.

What is involved

The post holder will carry out Floor Laying duties as required by the Roofing, Painting and Flooring Manager; and additional duties as required by the Strategic Facilities Management Team.

With a proven track record in joinery, you will primarily be working in a busy repairs and maintenance section within Durham County Council establishments.

You may also be required to work on major Durham County Council construction projects carrying out joinery works.

What will I need

You must be educated to City and Guilds or NVQ Level 2 or equivalent, in Floor Laying.

You will need experience on maintenance and/or contractual projects in industrial and commercial buildings is desirable, along with the ability to:

• Engage with customers and stakeholders
• Special attention to detail to deliver a quality finish
• Work on your own and within a team

Please refer to the attached Person Specification for the full criteria.

Applicants will be required to undertake and pass an in‑house driving assessment as part of pre‑employment checks before any offer of appointment can be confirmed. The appointment will also be subject to the production of a valid driving licence for the required category or vehicle.

Applicants will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure.

Our commitment to safeguarding

Durham County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be sought inclusive of a check of the Children’s Barred List and / or Adults Barred List due to the position working in regulated activity. Applicants should be aware that the DBS check will disclose both spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands and warnings, in line with current legislation and will confirm whether an individual is barred from working with children, adults, or both.

Interviews

Interviews will be held week commencing 17th August 2026 at Meadowfield Depot.

We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

We are a proud equal opportunities employer and believe a diverse workforce brings fresh ideas and drives service improvement. We welcome applications from everyone and make employment decisions based on skills and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we actively encourage applications from disabled and neurodivergent people and offer support throughout the recruitment process.

How to apply

Please note, we do not accept CVs. All applications must be submitted online via the Northeast Jobs portal. Use the Person Specification section of the form to clearly demonstrate how you meet the essential (and where possible, desirable) criteria. Applications that do not evidence the essential requirements will not be shortlisted.

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If you require assistance when applying for this role, please contact our Recruitment Helpdesk on 03000 26 27 27, or via email [e-mail].

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Company: Durham County Council

Salary: £36,040 p.a. (Made up of £24,027 salary plus £12,013 p.a Interim Operational Allowance)

Location: Durham, Durham

Sector: Education

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