Floorlayer

Building Careers UK Ltd; Manchester, Liverpool City Region, Lancashire; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Van

Fuel Card

Uniform Provided

Job summary

Building Careers UK Ltd is seeking an experienced Floor Layer for a temporary 3-month contract in Manchester, covering Merseyside and Lancashire. The role involves installing non-slip vinyl flooring, including cap and cove flooring, mainly in void properties and some tenanted homes.

You will work independently with your own tools and a UK driving licence. Benefits include a company van, fuel card and uniform.

Qualifications

• Time-served experience as a Floor Layer.
• Previous experience installing non-slip vinyl flooring.
• Proven experience with cap and cove flooring.
• Own tools suitable for the role.
• A full UK driving licence with no more than 3 points (ideally a clean licence).
• No drink or drug-driving bans within the last 3 years.
• A valid DBS check.
• Asbestos Awareness and Manual Handling certificates (mandatory).
• A valid Working at Heights certificate (mandatory).

Responsibilities

• Installing non-slip vinyl flooring within social housing properties
• Completing cap and cove flooring installations
• Carrying out flooring works within void properties and tenanted homes
• Ensuring all flooring is fitted to a high standard
• Preparing surfaces and ensuring they are suitable for installation
• Identifying and reporting any additional repairs or flooring requirements
• Working safely and in line with health and safety regulations
• Maintaining a professional and respectful approach when working in residents' homes

Job description

Floor Layer (Temporary Contract)

Location: Manchester, Merseyside & Lancashire

Job Type: Temporary - 3 Month Contract

Start Date: Immediate

Rate: £20.00 per hour

Benefits: Company Van, Fuel Card and Uniform Provided

About the Role

Building Careers UK are currently recruiting for an experienced Floor Layer to join a social housing contractor, carrying out flooring installations across properties throughout Manchester, Merseyside and Lancashire. This is an initial 3-month temporary contract offering £20.00 per hour, along with a company van, fuel card and uniform. The successful candidate will mainly be working on void properties, preparing homes ready for new tenants, but will also be required to carry out flooring works within tenanted properties. Candidates must have previous experience installing non-slip vinyl flooring, including cap and cove flooring, and be confident working independently across multiple properties.

Key Responsibilities

• Installing non-slip vinyl flooring within social housing properties
• Completing cap and cove flooring installations
• Carrying out flooring works within void properties and tenanted homes
• Ensuring all flooring is fitted to a high standard
• Preparing surfaces and ensuring they are suitable for installation
• Identifying and reporting any additional repairs or flooring requirements
• Working safely and in line with health and safety regulations
• Maintaining a professional and respectful approach when working in residents' homes

Requirements

• Time-served experience as a Floor Layer
• Previous experience installing non-slip vinyl flooring
• Proven experience with cap and cove flooring
• Own tools suitable for the role
• A full UK driving licence with no more than 3 points (ideally a clean licence)
• No drink or drug-driving bans within the last 3 years
• A valid DBS check
• Asbestos Awareness and Manual Handling certificates (mandatory)
• A valid Working at Heights certificate (mandatory), as the role involves regularly accessing a company van with a raised height
• The ability to work independently and deliver a high standard of workmanship
• A reliable and professional approach to work

Recruitment Information

Building Careers UK specialises in Construction and Property recruitment and acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency for permanent recruitment.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and are committed to promoting equal opportunities throughout the recruitment process.