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Job Title: Flooring Fitter
Department: Property Services
Reporting to: Repairs and Maintenance Team Leader
Location: Kent
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week (Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm)
Salary: £35,019.00 per annum
About the Role:
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Flooring Fitter to join our Property Services team in Kent. Reporting to the Repairs & Maintenance Team Leader, you will be responsible for undertaking both responsive and planned maintenance tasks across our properties, with a primary focus on flooring installation and repair.
Key Responsibilities:
Flooring Installation & Repair:
Prepare work areas, including clearing furniture and removing doors.
Prepare surfaces by cleaning and leveling with compound as required.
Cut and fit underlay.
Install various flooring materials (carpets, wood, laminates, vinyl) using appropriate methods (stretching, stitching, taping, heat-sealing, gluing).
Re-position furniture and re-hang doors upon completion.
Remove old flooring materials to designated disposal areas.
Clean existing flooring.
Painting & Decorating:
Prepare and clean surfaces using methods such as scraping, sanding, and steam cleaning.
Remove old wallpaper and loose paint.
Repair cracks and holes in walls and joinery using fillers/sealants.
Prepare/sand surfaces for decorative product application.
Groundwork Repairs:
Carry out a range of groundwork repair tasks.
General Duties:
Perform tasks in both occupied and empty properties.
Undertake other duties as deemed reasonable by the Head of Property Services.
Collaboration & Communication:
Work closely with your line manager and team members.
Collaborate with others, attending meetings as required.
Support team members and provide on-the-job training.
Provide cover for other staff as agreed by line manager.
Maintain up-to-date written and verbal communications.
Ensure all records are maintained according to company policies.
Liaise closely with line manager, team members, other teams, and field-based staff.
Professional Development:
Monitor own work levels, progress, and development.
Undertake all core learning and development programs.
Pursue relevant learning according to an agreed Personal Development Plan.
Compliance & Professionalism:
Ensure data security and confidentiality.
Maintain a good understanding of relevant contract legislation.
Undertake any other duties within the scope of responsibility and ability as required.
Benefits:
£35,019.00 per annum.
25 days annual leave plus national bank holidays.
Westfield Health Membership (offering cashback on health services plus discounts for retailers and gym memberships).
Life Cover (2 x basic salary).
6-month probation period.
Employer pension contribution (4% employer, 4% employee).
Laptop/Phone/other equipment if required as part of job role.
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