Floor Layer - Carpets & Vinyl

Workshop Recruitment; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Van & Fuel Card

Job summary

Workshop Recruitment is seeking an experienced Floor Layer to install carpets and vinyl across social housing properties in the Portsmouth area. The role starts on a self-employed basis for the first 12 weeks with a temporary-to-permanent opportunity and PAYE options available thereafter.

You will measure, prepare, fit and weld vinyl flooring, remove old coverings, and ensure high-quality workmanship in occupied and void properties. A valid UK driving license is required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Floor Layer in carpets and vinyl fitting.
• Ability to weld vinyl flooring and perform heat-welded joints.
• Experience completing flooring works independently on-site.
• Full, clean UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Install carpets and vinyl flooring to a high standard.
• Complete vinyl welding and heat-welded joints.
• Measure and prepare areas for flooring installation.
• Remove existing carpets and vinyl flooring.
• Prepare and level subfloors before installation.
• Carry out reactive flooring repairs and replacements.
• Work within occupied and void social housing properties.

Skills

Floor Layer

Carpet fitting

Vinyl welding

Independent worker

Full UK driving licence

Reliability & professionalism

Social housing experience (adv)

References provided

Job description

Floor Layer – Carpets & Vinyl Portsmouth - £18.00–£20.00 per hour Van & Fuel Card Temporary to Permanent

Are you an experienced Floor Layer with strong carpet and vinyl fitting skills, laminate, and the ability to weld? We are recruiting skilled Floor Layers to work across social housing properties in the Portsmouth area, carrying out reactive repairs and planned flooring works. This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable Floor Layer who takes pride in high-quality workmanship and professional service within occupied and void properties. The role starts on a self-employed basis for the first 12 weeks, with a temporary-to-permanent opportunity and PAYE options available thereafter. A company van and fuel card are provided, with ongoing work available for the right candidate. Applicants must live within the Portsmouth area.

Key Responsibilities

• Install carpets and vinyl flooring to a high standard


• Complete vinyl welding and heat-welded joints


• Measure and prepare areas for flooring installation


• Remove existing carpets and vinyl flooring


• Prepare and level subfloors before installation


• Carry out reactive flooring repairs and replacements


• Work within occupied and void social housing properties


• Complete work professionally and leave areas clean and tidy

Skills & Knowledge Required

• Proven experience as a Floor Layer


• Strong carpet and vinyl fitting experience


• Ability to weld vinyl flooring


• Experience completing flooring works independently


• Full, clean UK driving licence


• Reliable, professional and hardworking approach


• Social housing experience advantageous but not essential


• Two recent references required