Floor Layer - South Wales

Sherwoods (SW) Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van + fuel card

Overtime available

Job summary

Sherwoods (SW) Ltd is expanding its flooring team across South Wales, offering a stable, growing business with real progression paths for skilled floor layers. The role involves planned and reactive work across client sites, a range of floor coverings, and on-site responsibilities.

We value proactive problem solving, reliable scheduling, and a commitment to developing expertise. Salary reflects experience, with van and fuel card provided, and overtime available.

Qualifications

• Experience as a floor layer with knowledge of fitting vinyl, carpet and other coverings.
• Strong communication and relationship management skills.
• Proactive approach to problem solving and a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Planned and reactive flooring work across client sites.
• Work with vinyl, carpet and safety flooring; minor repairs to sub-floor structures.
• Estimate works with full details of scope and materials.
• Record completed works and follow-ups in the job management system.
• Operate to pre-planned schedules; undertake on-call duties as required.

Skills

Floor laying

Communication

Problem solving

Driving licence

Education

GCSE Maths and English

Floor laying qualification/apprenticeship

Job description

not just your next jobWe're expanding our flooring team across South Wales as work grows across our long-term facilities maintenance contracts.Before we get into the day-to-day, here's what really matters: Career progression

the real kindAt Sherwoods, progression isn't rushed and it isn't based on empty promises.Several members of our senior leadership team started with us as apprentices.

They learned the trade properly, proved themselves over time, and progressed because they were ready

not because of a job title being dangled in front of them.That's exactly how we still do things today.We won't promise you a supervisor role in three months.What we will offer is:A stable, growing businessClear opportunities as the company expandsSupport, training, and trust as you developA long-term career path if you want oneIf you're good at what you do, committed, and want to grow, we'll back you.

Why this role is different

This is a role for experienced floor layers who want to settle in and build something, not hop between short-term jobs.Planned work with realistic schedulesTrusted to manage your day once on siteNo micromanagement, no unnecessary pressureA business that hires ahead of demand, not after people burn out

What you'll be doing

Planned and reactive flooring work across client sites

• from routine tasks and spot repairs to small projectsWorking with a variety of floor coverings, including vinyl, carpet and safety flooringMinor repairs to wooden sub-floor structuresEstimating works, with full detail of scope and materialsAccurately recording completed works and any follow-ups via our job management systemWorking to a realistic, pre-planned schedule, with out-of-hours and on-call duties as required What you’ll needExperience as a floor layer, with knowledge of fitting a variety of floor coverings including vinyl, carpet, and cap and coveExperience within the facilities maintenance sectorStrong communication and relationship management skillsA proactive approach to problem solving, and a passion for passing on knowledgeCarpentry and basic plumbing skills would be a distinct advantageGCSE Maths and English at grade C/4 (or equivalent)A full UK driving licenceWillingness to undertake an enhanced DBS checkFloor laying qualifications or an apprenticeship, project management experience, and H&S training (e.g.

IOSH) are all a bonus, but not essential.

What you'll get

Salary up to £34,320 depending on experience (realistic earnings nearer £40,000 when door to door travel is included)

• Company van + fuel card
• Overtime available (never forced)

Why Sherwoods?

We're a family-run business with over 50 years of doing things properly.

We plan ahead, invest in our people, and promote from within wherever possible.If you want a role where you can do good work, develop properly, and progress over time, you'll fit right in here.

Everyone gets a response.