What will the apprentice be doing on site

We are offering an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice Floorlayer to work on a busy site in Tunbridge Wells. As an apprentice, you’ll learn to install and finish a variety of flooring types across different settings. This is a great opportunity to start your career in a skilled trade with hands-on training and real-world experience whilst also recieving formal off the job training as you work towards your Level 2 Apprenticeship quaification as a Composite & Textile Floorlayer.

Your daily role will include:

• Calculating material quantities, qualities & selecting required resources.
• Selecting & using textile & resilient floorcovering tools & equipment.
• Removing & disposing of existing floorcovering.
• Isolating, protecting & preparing the work area.
• Testing the subfloor condition prior to the application of the smoothing compound & fabricated underlayment.
• Preparing the sub floor for the floorcovering
• Interpreting & using information from drawings, specifications, work instructions.
• Carry out remedial works on textile & resilient flooring.
• Comply with environmental & sustainability regulations, standards & guidance.
• Carry out pre-user checks, use & maintain plant & equipment. Escalate defects or faults.
• Store tools, materials & equipment.
• Measure, mark & set out floorcoverings.
• Determine correct textile pile direction for the installation area.
• Carry out pattern matching for textile or resilient floorcovering.
• Prepare & mix materials as per manufacturers guidelines
• Apply installation techniques for underlayments for textile floorcoverings.
• Apply installation technique for resilient sheet, for example, tiled, flat fit, site formed (cap and cove) and joins.
• Apply installation techniques for textile floorcovering, for example, woven secondary backed, broadloom sheet.
• Apply installation techniques for finishing accessories, for example, thresholds, skirtings, profiles, stair nosings and trims.
• Set out horizontal, inclined, stepped & shaped or coved surface, patterned & non-patterned materials.
• Resolve problems with timber subflooring prior to a flooring installation.

Are there restrictions

Due to local planning requirements on the project, applicants can only be considered from the Tunbridge Wells area.

Ability to drive will be an advantage but not

What sort of candidate are you looking for

The right candidate will be hard working, have a can do attitude, be committed and trustworthy

They will need to be a team player, with good communication skills.

They will need a good level of interest in construction.

The right candidate will be able to follow directions accurately and be able to complete task in a timely manner.
They must be able to lift, bend and undertake manual work and use relevant equipment.

Essential qualities

Good communication skills
Good teamwork
Physical fitness
Attention to details

Qualifications Required

Grade 3 Maths & English GCSE or equivalent
CSCS card- assistance will be given in achieving this.