Location
Harrow, North London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£36,178 - £38,082 per annum

About the Role
We are recruiting for an experienced Floor Layer to undertake the replacement of vinyl and carpets within our domestic properties. You will be required to provide high quality, ‘right first time’, cost effective building services to the business and its customers. The role includes estimating and measuring, removal of existing floor coverings, repairs and screeding to concrete floors, fitting plywood and over-boarding, fitting new vinyl including cap and cove, welding and forming to wet-rooms and showers, stairs and nosings, and laying carpets in individual rooms and supported housing schemes. You will conduct work in accordance with current legislation, British Standards, Codes of Practice, safe systems of work and recognised industrial standards, minimising damage to the fabric of the property.

We provide full uniform and all required PPE, the latest handheld technology, a company vehicle and fuel card. You will also have access to regular employee forums and feedback groups.

Additional Information
You will be provided with your own Metworks van for working hours. A full driving licence is required. Please note we do not currently offer visa sponsorship. A standard background check with the Disclosure and Barring Service will be completed once an offer of employment is made and renewed every three years.

Benefits
28 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part time)
2 volunteering days per year
1 additional ‘Beliefs day’ per year
Supported family friendly approach with extended parental leave
Enhanced pension with matched contributions up to 9%
Option to buy or sell up to 5 days annual leave per year
Life assurance cover 3 x your salary
Cycle2work scheme
Hybrid working dependent on role and department
Health cash plan scheme with option to add family members
Interest free tenancy deposit and season ticket loans
Extensive learning and training opportunities
Colleague virtual social platform
Career progression support including mentoring, coaching and apprenticeships
Employee Assistance Programme supporting wellbeing

About Us
We are committed to sustainability initiatives to reduce environmental impact and promote sustainable practices. We value equality, diversity and inclusion and are part of the Disability Confident Employer scheme. Our core values are Dare, Care and Collaborate, reflecting our people-focused approach to solving social issues by working together.

Experience
At least two years of relevant experience in floor laying including estimating and measuring, removal of floor coverings, repairs and screeding, fitting plywood and over-boarding, vinyl fitting with cap and cove, welding and forming to wet-rooms and showers, stairs and nosings, and carpet laying. Experience working within a social housing environment is desirable.

About You
You should have basic carpentry skills such as trimming the bottom of doors, fitting threshold strips, removing, trimming and refitting plinths to kitchen units, and moving appliances including washing machines. You must be able to work safely and efficiently, delivering high quality workmanship. Hot works training for heat/welding guns is required. A full driving licence is essential.

Qualifications
It is desirable to have received recognised training such as an NVQ or equivalent, but demonstrable relevant experience will also be considered.