Apprentice Floor Layer

A Floorlayer 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 floorlaying 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 floorlaying 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