Floor Layer

Durham County Council; North East; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working (home and office) where

Local Government Pension Scheme

Job summary

Durham County Council has an exciting opportunity for a permanent Floor Layer within Corporate Property and Land, Strategic Facilities Management, Repairs and Maintenance Team. The post holder will carry out floor laying duties and other related tasks as required by management.

Applicants should have proven floor laying experience in industrial/commercial settings, NVQ Level 2 or be willing to work towards it, and a basic command of Maths and English. A valid driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Proven floor laying experience in industrial/commercial settings.
• Educated in basic Maths and English.
• NVQ Level 2 in Floor Laying or willing to work towards.
• Must have a valid driving licence for vehicle category used.

Responsibilities

• Carry out floor laying duties as required by the Roofing, Painting and Flooring Manager.
• Work within a busy repairs and maintenance section.
• May work on major Durham County Council construction projects.

Skills

Engage with customers and stakeholders

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Independent working

Education

Maths basics

English basics

NVQ Level 2 in Floor Laying

Job description

Durham County Council have 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.

For further information about the post please contact Matthew Jackson, Responsive Repairs and Minor Works Manager, Mobile: [phone] [e-mail]

WHAT WILL I NEED

With a proven track record in floor laying, 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 floor laying.

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

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

The candidate must be educated in basic Maths and English; and have evoidence of commercial and domestic floor laying experience. You should have Floor Laying NVQ Level 2 or equivalent, or be willing to work towards.

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

The successful applicant for this post will be required to apply for Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Disclosure.

Due to the requirement to drive a County Council vehicle in this role, appointment will be subject to the production of a valid driving licence for the required category of vehicle and the satisfactory completion of an in-house Driver Induction Assessment.

INTERVIEWS

Interviews are anticipated to be held (to be confirmed) 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.

OUR OFFER TO YOU

We offer a competitive rewards package that includes attractive salaries, a generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days (rising to 32 after five years’ continuous local government service), membership of the excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme, and a range of flexible working arrangements including hybrid working (home and office) where applicable. Explore the full range of rewards and benefits on our website.

Rewards and benefits are subject to individual terms and conditions.

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.

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