Floor Layer - Housing Repairs Team

Reading Borough Council; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in England is seeking an experienced Floor Layer to join its Housing Repairs Team. You will be responsible for floor installation in various properties, ensuring safety and cleanliness while providing high-quality customer service. Candidates must have relevant qualifications and experience, a full UK driving license, and be able to work efficiently as part of a team. This is a full-time role with competitive benefits and a supportive environment for growth.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Flexible working opportunities

Local Government Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

On-site nursery

Season Ticket Loan

Lease car salary sacrifice scheme

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in a range of flooring skills.
• Good knowledge of building trades and construction.
• Experience in refurbishment and repairs.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Skilled in installing various flooring systems.
• Full current UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Perform floor laying in Council-managed buildings.
• Assess materials needed and obtain them for jobs.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety standards.
• Identify additional repair needs during work.

Skills

Floor covering installation

Attention to detail

Customer service

Building trades knowledge

Teamwork

Education

City and Guilds or NVQ in Floorcovering

Job description

Full time 37 Hours per week – Fixed term for 23 months

Are you a skilled Floor Layer looking for stable, local work and a team that values your expertise? Join Reading Borough Council’s Housing Repairs Team and help keep homes across Reading safe, comfortable, and well-maintained. You will undertake floor laying in various buildings, houses, flats, and maisonettes owned or managed by the Council.

We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.

About the Role

The role will be based at our Bennet Road depot – 19 Bennet Road, Reading, RG2 0QX.

You’ll carry out a wide range of flooring and repair work across Council-managed homes and buildings — using materials such as vinyl, laminate, and other modern floor coverings. This includes assessing the materials needed, obtaining them from main stores or suppliers, and seeking approval for repairs that exceed specified work orders.

Your work will primarily be in occupied properties, so it's essential to exercise care to avoid damage to occupants' property and treat all customers (tenants) with courtesy and respect.

At the end of each job, you’ll leave your workspace clean and tidy, completing all job sheets and timesheets promptly and accurately. You’ll follow health and safety regulations, wear your uniform and ID badge, and represent Reading Borough Council with pride.

You’ll also help us maintain high-quality services by identifying additional repair needs, meeting productivity targets, and managing your tools and materials efficiently to deliver excellent results for our customers.

This role also requires availability for emergency call-out as part of a rota system for out-of-hours emergencies.

Requirements

• City and Guilds or NVQ in Floorcovering with demonstrable experience in a range of flooring skills.
• Good knowledge of building trades and construction.
• Experience in refurbishment and repairs within the general building business.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Skilled in installing various flooring systems and preparing subfloors.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to great customer service.
• Full current UK driving licence.

You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place.

Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success.

Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this

• Work Together as one team - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do
• Drive Efficiency - show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential
• Be Ambitious - be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way
• Make a Difference to Reading - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed

Our offer

We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.

A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:

• Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave
• A wide range of flexible working opportunities
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)
• On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted
• Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work
• Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax

To arrange a confidential discussion on this position please contact Sean Donaghue - Assistant Housing Repairs & Maintenance Manager - [e-mail]

Closing Date: Sunday 1st February 2026

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Interviews to take place in person at 19 Bennet Road, Reading, RG2 0QX