Floor Layer
Role Overview
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 Responsibilities
Install and renew sheet vinyl flooring, ensuring smooth, bubble-free finishes and sealed seams
Lay ceramic and other tile types, including cutting, alignment, grouting, and sealing
Fit cap and cove wet room floors, creating seamless, waterproof surfaces with curved wall edges
Prepare subfloors by cleaning, repairing, and priming surfaces for optimal adhesion
Apply self-levelling compounds and screed to create smooth, even bases
Carry out flooring works in kitchens, bathrooms, communal areas, and void properties
Measure and cut flooring materials accurately to fit around fixtures and obstacles
Use hand and power tools safely and effectively
Maintain tools, equipment, and company vehicle to a high standard
Log work progress and updates using a PDA system
Communicate professionally with tenants, clients, and colleagues
Ensure all work complies with health and safety regulations and company procedures
Role Criteria
Proven experience as a Floor Layer within domestic and/or commercial environments
Experience carrying out repairs and void works
Skilled in sheet vinyl, tiling, cap and cove installations, and floor preparation
Experience using self-levelling compounds and screed
Ability to work independently and manage your own workload
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
Good verbal and written communication skills
Basic IT literacy for logging and reporting tasks
Full UK driving licence
Own hand and power tools required
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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 Responsibilities
Install and renew sheet vinyl flooring, ensuring smooth, bubble-free finishes and sealed seams
Lay ceramic and other tile types, including cutting, alignment, grouting, and sealing
Fit cap and cove wet room floors, creating seamless, waterproof surfaces with curved wall edges
Prepare subfloors by cleaning, repairing, and priming surfaces for optimal adhesion
Apply self-levelling compounds and screed to create smooth, even bases
Carry out flooring works in kitchens, bathrooms, communal areas, and void properties
Measure and cut flooring materials accurately to fit around fixtures and obstacles
Use hand and power tools safely and effectively
Maintain tools, equipment, and company vehicle to a high standard
Log work progress and updates using a PDA system
Communicate professionally with tenants, clients, and colleagues
Ensure all work complies with health and safety regulations and company procedures
Role Criteria
Proven experience as a Floor Layer within domestic and/or commercial environments
Experience carrying out repairs and void works
Skilled in sheet vinyl, tiling, cap and cove installations, and floor preparation
Experience using self-levelling compounds and screed
Ability to work independently and manage your own workload
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
Good verbal and written communication skills
Basic IT literacy for logging and reporting tasks
Full UK driving licence
Own hand and power tools required
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Company van, fuel card, and full uniform provided
- Annual Mears Fun Day – a celebration of your hard work
- Volunteering leave to support community initiatives
- Mears Rewards – discounts on groceries, holidays, eye tests, and more
- Family-friendly policies and support
- Share Save and You Earn schemes
- Access to confidential EAP counselling and wellbeing support
- All 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:
- 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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UK-based provider of housing management and maintenance services.
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