Floor Layer

Niyaa People; Norwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van and fuel card

Weekly payments - CIS options

Long-term self-employed contract

Permanent position possible

Immediate start

Job summary

Niyaa People is seeking an experienced Floor Layer to join a well-established housing association on a long-term self-employed contract, delivering responsive repairs and planned maintenance across social housing properties in Norwich and the surrounding areas. This specialist role requires a strong background in cap and cove flooring alongside basic plumbing experience.

Working within occupied properties, you'll deliver high-quality repairs and excellent customer service to tenants.

Qualifications

• Experience installing and repairing cap and cove flooring in social housing settings.
• Ability to perform essential floor preparation works.
• Basic plumbing knowledge applied to maintenance tasks.
• Experience working in occupied properties and delivering high-quality workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair and maintain cap and cove flooring.
• Carry out floor preparation and related maintenance tasks.
• Perform basic plumbing repairs and maintenance.
• Handle planned and reactive maintenance in occupied properties.
• Ensure safety, quality, and customer service in tenant homes.
• Manage workload and work independently across a patch.
• Comply with procedures, health & safety standards and client expectations.

Skills

Floor installation

Basic plumbing

Social housing repairs

Education

NVQ/City & Guilds not essential

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Floor Layer to join a well-established housing association on a long-term self-employed contract, delivering responsive repairs and planned maintenance across social housing properties in Norwich and the surrounding areas.

This is a specialist role requiring a strong background in cap and cove flooring alongside basic plumbing experience. Working within occupied properties, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality repairs while providing excellent customer service to tenants.

This role may also suit professionals currently working in, or ready to step into, the following positions: Floor Layer, Vinyl Floor Layer, Flooring Installer, Multi Trade Operative (Flooring Bias), Multi Skilled Operative, Multi Trade Plumber or Wetroom Fitter.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install, repair and maintain cap and cove flooring.
• Complete all associated floor preparation works.
• Carry out basic plumbing repairs and maintenance.
• Undertake planned and reactive maintenance within occupied social housing properties.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and to a high standard.
• Deliver excellent customer service while working in tenants' homes.
• Manage your own workload and work independently across a designated patch.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, health & safety standards and client expectations.

About You:

We're looking for an experienced Floor Layer with plumbing knowledge and a proven track record within the social housing or repairs and maintenance sector.

You'll have:

• Proven experience installing and repairing cap and cove flooring.
• Previous plumbing experience.
• Experience working within social housing, responsive repairs or planned maintenance (desirable).
• The ability to work independently and manage your own workload.
• A professional, reliable and customer-focused approach.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality workmanship.

Qualifications:

• Formal qualifications such as NVQs or City & Guilds are not essential. Our client is primarily interested in candidates who can demonstrate the right level of practical experience and a proven track record within the role.

Benefits:

• Company van and fuel card
• Long-term self-employed contract
• Weekly payments (CIS payment options available)
• Ongoing work with a consistent pipeline of social housing repairs and maintenance
• Permanent position available if desired
• Immediate start available