Floor Layer

Description

Hourly rate: GBP16.00

Floor Layer

Location: Dover

Contract Type: Full–Time, Permanent (Monday to Friday, 8am–5pm, 42.5 hours per week)

Salary: GBP16 per hour + company van and fuel card

Benefits: 25 days annual leave, staff rewards, volunteering leave, family–friendly policies

About Mears Group

Mears Group is one of the UK's leading providers of repairs, maintenance, and regeneration services. We work in partnership with over 70 local authorities, ALMOs, and housing associations to deliver responsive and planned maintenance solutions that improve homes and communities nationwide.

About the Role

We're looking for a skilled and experienced Floor Layer to join our team in Dover, working in partnership with Dover Council. You'll carry out a wide range of flooring installations and repairs across repairs and void social housing properties, helping to deliver a stable, high–quality service to the local community.

This is a hands–on role requiring technical precision, attention to detail, and a strong understanding of flooring materials and techniques. You'll work independently and as part of a wider maintenance team, ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a professional standard. The role will include work in both occupied properties and void homes.

Role ResponsibilitiesInstall and renew sheet vinyl flooring, ensuring smooth, bubble–free finishes and sealed seamsLay ceramic and other tile types, including cutting, alignment, grouting, and sealingFit cap and cove wet room floors, creating seamless, waterproof surfaces with curved wall edgesPrepare subfloors by cleaning, repairing, and priming surfaces for optimal adhesionApply self–levelling compounds and screed to create smooth, even basesCarry out flooring works in kitchens, bathrooms, communal areas, and void propertiesMeasure and cut flooring materials accurately to fit around fixtures and obstaclesUse hand and power tools safely and effectivelyMaintain tools, equipment, and company vehicle to a high standardLog work progress and updates using a PDA systemCommunicate professionally with tenants, clients, and colleaguesEnsure all work complies with health and safety regulations and company proceduresRole CriteriaProven experience as a Floor Layer within domestic and/or commercial environmentsExperience carrying out repairs and void worksSkilled in sheet vinyl, tiling, cap and cove installations, and floor preparationExperience using self–levelling compounds and screedAbility to work independently and manage your own workloadStrong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanshipGood verbal and written communication skillsBasic IT literacy for logging and reporting tasksFull UK driving licenceOwn hand and power tools requiredBenefits25 days annual leave plus bank holidaysCompany van, fuel card, and full uniform providedAnnual Mears Fun Day – a celebration of your hard workVolunteering leave to support community initiativesMears Rewards – discounts on groceries, holidays, eye tests, and moreFamily–friendly policies and supportShare Save and You Earn schemesAccess to confidential EAP counselling and wellbeing supportAll roles require candidates to have the right to work in the UK. Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.

To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21, have held your licence for over 3 months, and have fewer than 9 points.

All roles are subject to relevant Background, Identity & Security checks prior to employment.

Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact:

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If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you. We will be accessible every step of the way.

At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, we are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all.

We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and are honoured to have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) to coincide with this, we hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers.

In our continued effort to promote social mobility, we invite applicants to voluntarily share their background information during the application stages to help us better understand the diverse experiences of our candidates. This is to ensure we are committed to improving social mobility. We use the Social Mobility Index to assess and enhance opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds. These questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply.

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