A Floor layer works in an efficient and safe manner, and ensure high levels of customer care, particular within the commercial or domestic environment, working alone or within a team
Safe handling and moving of waste materials, flooring installation materials and equipment, manual and with mechanical aids or lifting equipment
Ensure resources are stored in a safe and secure manner
Assessing and testing existing floor surface conditions and evaluating results to ensure a successful installation eg: temperature (including presence of underfloor heating), moisture, level, surface a sub-floor condition
Planning methods appropriate for flooring installation including phasing work and acclimatisation materials before laying; taking into account the type of contract and other works being undertaken
Estimate floor laying materials and resources required based on the type of contract manufacturers information and site conditions
Learning to install various floorcoverings in a supervised environment, ensuring correct installation methods are used and safe practises of work observed
Learn, understand and adhere to Health & Safety documentation required for floor laying in a construction or commercial environment
Training:
Apprentices will be on block release at Derwentside college
Training Outcome:
For the right candidate a full time career in Floor Laying
Employer Description:Durham Flooring Ltd. is a company dealing in commercial flooring installations from small to large. A lot of construction site work and working in various places all over the North East. Everything from Subfloor preparation to install vinyl, carpet tiles, impervious, carpets and safety flooring.Working Hours :5 days a week with optional Saturdays. Shifts to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Team working,Initiative,Physical fitness....Read more...
