Floor Layer - Local Council

We are recruiting for a Temporary Floor Layer on behalf of the local Council in Bournemouth, Dorset.

Ideally an experienced and skilled Floor Layer who has a strong background in domestic flooring installations, ideally within social housing, occupied properties, disability adaptations, or bathroom refurbishment projects.

The successful candidate will primarily support our Bathroom Adaptations Team, carrying out the installation of specialist flooring systems within level access shower rooms and adapted bathrooms. You will be experienced in the preparation and installation of safety flooring, cap and cove systems, vinyl flooring, and hot weld finishes, ensuring all work is completed to a high standard and complies with relevant specifications.

Salary:

£35,000 per annum (PAYE) depending on experience

Hours:

9am - 5pm Monday to Friday (39 hours per week)

Essential Skills

Safety Flooring Installation

Experienced in the installation of commercial and domestic safety flooring.
Able to accurately fit and finish cap and cove flooring systems.
Skilled in hot air welding and floor joint welding techniques.
Level Access Shower Rooms

Experience fitting flooring within level access shower rooms and wet room environments.
Understanding of falls, gradients and waterproof flooring requirements around shower areas.
Floor Preparation

Competent in subfloor preparation including latex screeding, floor smoothing compounds and minor floor repairs.
Experience working on concrete and timber subfloors.
Vinyl Flooring

Experienced in measuring, cutting, fitting and finishing sheet vinyl flooring to a high standard.
Ability to carry out intricate floor detailing around sanitary ware, shower trays and pipework.
General Building Knowledge

Understanding of bathroom refurbishment works and the ability to work alongside plumbers, bathroom fitters and other trades.
Experience removing and replacing floor coverings as part of refurbishment projects.
Duties and Requirements

Have a valid and current driving licence as a van is provided.
You are hardworking, enthusiastic and willing to learn, with good people skills.
You are able towork on your own initiative and manage your workload effectively.
Experience working within occupied domestic properties is desirable.
Experience of disability adaptations and level access shower room projects would be advantageous.
You will work from an iPad and all works will be populated from our call centre and scheduled by your planner.
The iPads are also used for inspection forms, certification, photographic records and regular email communication.
All uniform and PPE will be provided.
You do not have any unspent criminal convictions.
This position is subject to a Basic DBS check.

You will also benefit from:

Company Van
iPad & Phone
£450 Yearly Tool Allowance
Uniform & PPE
24 Days Holiday rising annually to a maximum of 31 days plus Bank Holidays
Option to buy up to 5 additional days holiday
Early Finish on a Friday
Local Travel Only
Company Pension Scheme
Life Insurance
To apply for this position please submit an up-to-date CV or alternatively please call Alan for more details
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed