Floorlayer

Think Recruitment; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Pension & life assurance

23 days + bank holidays

Perkbox wellbeing benefits

GP referral service

Volunteer day

Refer-a-friend bonus

Training & progression

Job summary

Think Recruitment is seeking an experienced Floorlayer to work across Merseyside, installing resilient floor coverings in social housing properties, including kitchens, bathrooms, and communal areas.

The successful candidate will prepare subfloors, fit vinyl flooring, weld joints, and ensure high quality workmanship while working safely in occupied homes. A full UK driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience installing flat lay vinyl flooring.
• Experience with cap and Cove flooring.
• Skilled in hot and cold welding and finishing techniques.
• Experience preparing subfloors and using smoothing compounds.
• Social housing, local authority or similar experience desirable.
• Good Health & Safety understanding and safe working practices.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable, punctual and self-motivated.
• Good communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare subfloors, including cleaning, smoothing, levelling and minor repairs.
• Install flat lay vinyl flooring.
• Fit cap and cove flooring systems.
• Form coves and weld joints to achieve watertight finishes.
• Carry out hot and cold welding of vinyl flooring.
• Accurately measure, cut and install flooring materials.
• Follow manufacturer specifications and Health & Safety requirements.
• Maintain clean, safe and tidy working areas.
• Complete job sheets, risk assessments and relevant paperwork.
• Liaise professionally with tenants, supervisors and contract managers.
• Meet productivity targets while maintaining a high standard of workmanship.

Skills

Vinyl flooring install

Cap & Cove flooring

Hot & Cold welding

Subfloor prep

HSE awareness

UK driving licence

Independent work

Teamwork

Reliability

Attention to detail

Customer service

Job description

Floorlayer - Merseyside

Location: Merseyside
Salary: Up to 31,000 depending on experience
Job Type: Permanent Full-Time
Reference: (phone number removed)

Think Recruitment is currently recruiting for an experienced Floorlayer to work across Merseyside for a leading property services and maintenance contractor.

The Role

The successful Floorlayer will be responsible for installing a range of resilient floor coverings within social housing properties, including kitchens, bathrooms, communal areas and other residential spaces.

You will be expected to deliver high-quality workmanship while working safely and professionally in occupied homes.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare subfloors, including cleaning, smoothing, levelling and minor repairs.
• Install flat lay vinyl flooring.
• Fit cap and cove flooring systems.
• Form coves and weld joints to achieve watertight finishes.
• Carry out hot and cold welding of vinyl flooring.
• Accurately measure, cut and install flooring materials.
• Follow manufacturer specifications and Health & Safety requirements.
• Maintain clean, safe and tidy working areas.
• Complete job sheets, risk assessments and relevant paperwork.
• Liaise professionally with tenants, supervisors and contract managers.
• Meet productivity targets while maintaining a high standard of workmanship.

Requirements

• Proven experience installing flat lay vinyl flooring.
• Experience with cap and cove flooring.
• Skilled in hot and cold welding and finishing techniques.
• Experience preparing subfloors and using smoothing compounds.
• Social housing, local authority or similar experience is desirable.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety and safe working practices.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable, punctual and self-motivated.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Good communication and customer service skills.

Benefits

• Up to 31,000 salary, depending on experience.
• Company van and fuel card for business use.
• Pension scheme and life assurance.
• 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Perkbox discounts and wellbeing benefits.
• 24/7 GP referral and wellbeing support.
• One paid volunteer day.
• 2,000 refer-a-friend bonus after the referee passes probation.
• Training, development and career progression opportunities.