Floorlayer - Vinyl Flooring & Cap & Cove Specialist

Think Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van and fuel card for business

Pension scheme and life assurance

23 days' annual leave plus bank-hols

Perkbox discounts and wellbeing

24/24 GP referral and wellbeingSupport

One paid volunteer day

£2,000 refer-a-friend bonus after the 

Training, development and career prog

Job summary

Think Recruitment is recruiting an experienced Floorlayer to cover Merseyside. The role focuses on installing resilient vinyl flooring in social housing, ensuring high-quality workmanship in occupied homes and strict adherence to safety standards.

The successful candidate will prepare subfloors, install vinyl flooring, fit cap and cove systems, and weld joints to deliver watertight finishes. A full UK driving licence and reliable, self-motivated work ethic are essential.

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 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.

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

Flooring installation

Vinyl flooring

Cap and Cove flooring

Welding techniques

Health & Safety

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Think Recruitment is recruiting an experienced Floorlayer to cover Merseyside. The role focuses on installing resilient vinyl flooring in social housing, ensuring high-quality workmanship in occupied homes and strict adherence to safety standards.

The successful candidate will prepare subfloors, install vinyl flooring, fit cap and cove systems, and weld joints to deliver watertight finishes. A full UK driving licence and reliable, self-motivated work ethic are essential.