Floor Layer

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; North Carolina; On-site; USD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

27 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Job summary

Durham County Council is seeking a permanent Floor Layer to join the Corporate Property and Land team within Strategic Facilities Management, Repairs and Maintenance. You will carry out floor laying duties as required by the Roofing, Painting and Flooring Manager and may work on major construction projects.

You should have a Floor Laying NVQ Level 2 or equivalent (or be willing to work towards), basic Maths and English, and evidence of commercial and domestic floor laying experience.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in floor laying within repairs and maintenance.
• Basic Maths and English.
• Evidence of commercial and domestic floor laying experience.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Floor Laying duties as required by the Roofing, Painting and Flooring Manager.
• Work on major Durham County Council construction projects carrying out floor laying.
• Engage with customers and stakeholders.
• Deliver a quality finish with attention to detail.
• Work on your own and as part of a team.

Skills

Floor laying

Customer engagement

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Driving licence

Education

Floor Laying NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Job description

Durham County Council have an exciting opportunity for the role of a permanent Floor Layer working within Corporate Property and Land, Strategic Facilities Management, Repairs and Maintenance Team.

WHAT IS INVOLVED?

The post holder will carry out Floor Laying duties as required by the Roofing, Painting and Flooring Manager; and additional duties as required by the Strategic Facilities Management Team.

For further information about the post please contact Matthew Jackson, Responsive Repairs and Minor Works Manager, Mobile: [phone] [e-mail]

WHAT WILL I NEED?

With a proven track record in floor laying, you will primarily be working in a busy repairs and maintenance section within Durham County Council establishments.

You may also be required to work on major Durham County Council construction projects carrying out floor laying.

Experience on maintenance and/or contractual projects in industrial and commercial buildings is desirable, along with the ability to:

• Engage with customers and stakeholders
• Specific attention to detail to deliver a quality finish
• Work on your own and within a team

The candidate must be educated in basic Maths and English; and have evidence of commercial and domestic floor laying experience. You should have Floor Laying NVQ Level 2 or equivalent, or be willing to work towards.

Please refer to the attached Person Specification for the full criteria.

The successful applicant for this post will be required to apply for Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Disclosure.

Due to the requirement to drive a County Council vehicle in this role, appointment will be subject to the production of a valid driving licence for the required category of vehicle and the satisfactory completion of an in-house Driver Induction Assessment.

INTERVIEWS

Interviews are anticipated to be held (to be confirmed) at Meadowfield Depot.

We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.

OUR OFFER TO YOU

We offer a competitive rewards package that includes attractive salaries, a generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days (rising to 32 after five years’ continuous local government service), membership of the excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme, and a range of flexible working arrangements including hybrid working (home and office) where applicable. Explore the full range of rewards and benefits on our website.

Rewards and benefits are subject to individual terms and conditions.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION

We are a proud equal opportunities employer and believe a diverse workforce brings fresh ideas and drives service improvement. We welcome applications from everyone and make employment decisions based on skills and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we actively encourage applications from disabled and neurodivergent people and offer support throughout the recruitment process.

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Company: Durham County Council

Salary: £36,040 p.a. (Made up of £24,027 salary plus £12,013 p.a Interim Operational Allowance)

Location: Durham, Durham

Sector: Education

Job Role: Teaching Assistant