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Floor Fitter
Job Posted: 19 days ago
Salary: £ 35,019 - 35,019 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: ME4, Chatham, Medway
Expire in: 9 days
Job Description
Floor Fitter
Location: Kent
Salary: £35,019
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm (40 hours per week)
Contract Type: Permanent
Our well-established client, a leading provider of housing solutions, is seeking an experienced Floor Fitter to join their team.
Purpose of the Role
Reporting to the Repairs & Maintenance Team Leader, the postholder will be responsible for carrying out both responsive and planned flooring maintenance across the organisation’s properties. This includes undertaking repairs and new installations as required.
Duties and Responsibilities
As a Floor Fitter, your primary focus will be on flooring-related tasks in both occupied and vacant properties. Key duties include:
* Preparing work areas, including clearing furniture, removing doors, and cleaning surfaces.
* Applying levelling compound as needed to ensure smooth subfloors.
* Cutting and fitting underlay and flooring materials such as vinyl, wood, laminates, and safety flooring.
* Securing flooring using methods such as stretching over spiked grippers, stitching, taping, gluing, or heat-sealing.
* Cleaning and finishing installed flooring to a good standard.
* Removing old flooring and disposing of materials in line with site protocols.
* Replacing furniture and re-hanging doors after installation is complete.
* Collaborating with colleagues, attending meetings, and supporting others as required.
* Maintaining accurate records of completed work and communicating effectively with managers and team members.
Required Skills and Experience
* Proven experience in flooring installation, including vinyl, laminate, wood, and safety flooring.
* Strong knowledge of subfloor preparation, underlay fitting, and the use of adhesives, spiked grippers, and sealants.
* Excellent attention to detail for accurate measuring, cutting, and fitting.
* Physically fit and capable of undertaking manual tasks.
* Skilled in the use of flooring tools and equipment.
* Organised with strong time management and problem-solving abilities.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Good understanding of health and safety practices.
* Able to work independently and as part of a team.
Benefits
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Health membership
* Life cover
* 6-month probation period
* 4% employer and 4% employee pension contribution
* Laptop, phone, and necessary equipment provided
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Staff referral scheme
Additional Requirements
The successful candidate must hold a valid UK driving licence and will be required to pass a satisfactory DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check in line with the responsibilities of the role.
To apply or learn more, please contact Kerrie Collett on (phone number removed) or submit your application todayBefore You Apply
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