Floor Layer

Full-time Permanent Entry Level

Posted 22 Oct 2026

Who Are We

Cardo Group is a trusted provider of building maintenance, refurbishment, and retrofit services for social housing and public sector buildings across the UK. With nationwide coverage and skilled local teams, we deliver a reliable end-to-end service that ensures homes and public spaces are safe, sustainable, and well-maintained.

We specialise in responsive repairs and voids, planned maintenance, energy-efficiency upgrades, compliance works, and major improvement programmes. Our approach combines quality workmanship, strong resident communication, and efficient project delivery to achieve the best outcomes for customers and communities.

Driven by ambitious growth plans, we continue to expand our capabilities and adapt to the evolving needs of our clients. Our reputation is built on consistent service delivery, trusted partnerships, and a commitment to doing things the right way. As we grow, so do the opportunities – for our people, our clients, and the communities we support.

Cardo Group is becoming one of the UK’s most forward-thinking maintenance and retrofit providers.

Do you want to be part of something great?

Role Overview

As a Floor Layer, you will be responsible for installing, repairing and maintaining a range of floor coverings within residential properties. This role is essential to maintaining safe, clean and comfortable homes for our residents.

You will work across a variety of flooring types, including carpet, vinyl, laminate, tiles and cap and cove vinyl flooring, ensuring all work is completed to a high standard and within agreed timescales.

Responsibilities

• Lay and install various types of flooring materials, including carpet, vinyl, tiles, linoleum and laminate, in accordance with project requirements.
• Install cap and cove vinyl flooring, accurately measuring, cutting and fitting materials to achieve a neat and durable finish.
• Prepare walls and floor surfaces for cap and cove installation, ensuring surfaces are clean, smooth, level and suitable for application.
• Install and form coved vinyl upstands, ensuring correct heights, angles and detailing around corners, doorways, fixtures and fittings.
• Install capping strips and coving, using appropriate adhesives and installation techniques to ensure a secure and long-lasting finish.
• Accurately cut and shape flooring around toilets, pipework, door frames, skirting, thresholds and other obstacles.
• Prepare flooring surfaces by cleaning, levelling and applying appropriate adhesives, underlays and levelling compounds.
• Ensure all flooring is installed securely, neatly and accurately, with a strong attention to detail.
• Carry out repairs and replacement of damaged flooring, including patching, re-sealing and replacing damaged sections.
• Carry out repairs to existing cap and cove flooring, ensuring replacement sections are neatly and effectively integrated with existing flooring.
• Use appropriate flooring tools and specialist equipment, including flooring knives, rollers and heat welders, safely and effectively.
• Conduct inspections of floors within social housing properties to identify and address potential issues, including wear and tear.
• Respond to flooring-related maintenance requests and complete repairs within agreed time frames.
• Ensure cap and cove installations meet required quality, hygiene and safety standards, particularly within kitchens, bathrooms and other wet areas.
• Adhere to all health and safety regulations and company procedures while working on site.
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries.
• Ensure work areas are kept clean, tidy and free from hazards during and after installation or repair work.
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