Floor Layer – AR

Location: County Durham
Employer: Durham County Council
Service: Repairs and Maintenance
Hours: 39 hours per week
Pay: Tradesman rate plus 50% Interim Operational Allowance
DBS: Enhanced DBS required

Durham County Council is looking for an experienced Floor Layer to join its Strategic Facilities Management, Repairs and Maintenance Team. The successful candidate will carry out flooring installations, repairs and maintenance across council buildings, domestic properties and other client premises throughout County Durham.

You will be responsible for delivering high-quality flooring work to client specifications, ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently and to the required standard.

• Install new flooring and maintain existing flooring in domestic and commercial properties.
• Carry out floor-laying work in accordance with drawings, specifications and client requirements.
• Measure areas and calculate the materials required for flooring installations.
• Identify and resolve flooring defects and carry out repairs as necessary.
• Comply with all relevant health and safety legislation and maintain personal protective equipment.
• Work independently and collaboratively with colleagues, customers and other tradespeople.
• Maintain accurate records of completed work for operational and financial purposes.
• Attend relevant training and develop additional trade skills where required.
• Provide a professional and customer-focused service across all assigned sites.

• Demonstrable experience in both domestic and commercial floor laying.
• At least two years’ post-qualification experience in floor-laying work.
• NVQ Level 2 in Floor Laying or equivalent, or willingness to work towards the qualification.
• Basic English, mathematics and good numerical skills.
• Experience interpreting drawings, flooring specifications and installation requirements.
• Ability to calculate flooring and material requirements accurately.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures relating to flooring and building works.
• Experience dealing with customers and completing work to deadlines and a high standard.
• Ability to organise workloads, follow instructions and work independently.
• Excellent communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills.
• A valid driving licence for the required vehicle category and willingness to complete the council’s driver induction assessment.

• Experience working on maintenance contracts and projects in commercial, industrial and domestic environments.
• A recognised trade apprenticeship.
• Health and safety training and a commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Knowledge of quality systems, IT applications and local government services.

The role involves travelling to properties throughout County Durham, so flexibility and the ability to work across multiple sites are essential. The successful candidate must be reliable, punctual, organised and committed to providing a high-quality public service.

The position is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. The standard working week is 39 hours, including two hours that accrue towards up to 12 stand-down days per year, taken as directed by management. Flexitime is not available.