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Vox Network Consultants
£23 Per Hour
Full Time, Temporary
Berkshire, Berkshire
Ref V85103948
Posted 4 days ago
Frequently Asked Questions:
How many Flooring Contractor jobs are available on Pertemps?
There are 1 Flooring Contractor jobs available on Pertemps right now.
What does a Flooring Contractor do?
Floor layers install floors made of solid wood or place prefabricated tiles to serve as floor covering. They prepare the surface, cut parquet or board elements to size and lay them in a predetermined pattern, straight and flush.
Tasks required include:
- Examines drawings and specifications to determine job requirements.
- Cleans floor surface, fixes wooden laying guides and mixes, pours and levels granite and terrazzo mixtures, bitumen, synthetic resin or other composition mixtures to form flooring.
- Examines premises to plan suitable layout and cuts, lays and secures underlay, carpet and linoleum.
- Finishes covering by rolling, smoothing, grouting or polishing.
- Mixes cement screed or other adhesive, cuts and positions floor and wall tiles and checks alignment of tiling with spirit level.
What are the entry requirements for a Flooring Contractor?
There are no formal academic entry requirements, though GCSEs/S grades are advantageous. Entry is typically through an apprenticeship or traineeship approved by ConstructionSkills leading to an NVQ/SVQ at Level 3.