Floor Layer (Cap And Cove)

ITS Property Maintenance; West Clandon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A maintenance contractor is seeking an experienced Floor Layer for a project in Woking, Surrey. The role involves installing cap & cove safety flooring in a Category C Prison. Candidates must have proven experience in flooring and the ability to adapt to strict security procedures. This position offers a daily rate of £210 - £240 for a 2-3 month contract with potential ongoing work.

Benefits

All tools and materials provided

Parking on site

Qualifications

• Proven experience in cap & cove flooring and hot welding.
• NVQ Level 2/3 in Floor Covering Occupations OR time-served.
• Flexible, patient approach - able to adapt to delays, lockdowns, and security checks.

Responsibilities

• Install & repair cap and cove/safety flooring.
• Carry out hot welding for watertight seams.
• Prepare subfloors - screeding, leveling, making good.
• Remedial repairs to damaged flooring.
• Follow prison security procedures with site teams.

Skills

Cap & cove flooring experience

Hot welding techniques

Subfloor preparation

Adaptability to security procedures

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Floor Covering Occupations

Job description

Overview

Floor Layer - Prison Work (Cap & Cove / Safety Flooring)

Location: Woking, Surrey

Rate: £210 - £240 per day

Contract: 2-3 month contract with ongoing work in other prisons

About the role

We're looking for an experienced Floor Layer to join a contractor team working inside a Category C Prison in Woking. You'll be installing cap & cove safety flooring (Altro or similar) using hot welding techniques across kitchens, bathrooms, wet rooms, and communal areas.

All tools and materials provided. Parking on site. Work is stop-start due to security procedures, so patience and flexibility are key.

Key responsibilities

• Install & repair cap and cove / safety flooring
• Carry out hot welding for watertight, hygienic seams
• Subfloor prep - screeding, levelling & making good
• Remedial repairs to damaged flooring
• Work with site teams & follow prison security procedures

What you need

• Proven experience in cap & cove flooring & hot welding
• NVQ Level 2/3 in Floor Covering Occupations OR time-served
• Flexible, patient approach - able to adapt to delays, lockdowns, and security checks
• Experience in prisons, healthcare, schools, or other secure/public buildings an advantage

Apply now

This is an excellent opportunity to secure ongoing work within the prison service, starting with this 2-3 month project in Woking, Surrey.

Next Steps

To apply, please submit your CV through this platform. A member of our team will be in touch to discuss the next steps, including the vetting and clearance process.

ITS Property Maintenance is acting as an employment business for this vacancy.

We supply:
Maintenance Trades and Labour Operatives
Operational and Delivery Support Staff
Specialists for the Prison, Social Housing, FM, Healthcare and Education sectors

To achieve the upper pay bracket, you must show strong experience of working on repair contracts.

The advertised rates are based on working CIS, but a PAYE + holiday payment option can be discussed (this will mean a slight reduction in the headline rate)