Flooring Fitter - Kent (Ref: CRH103)

Job Title: Flooring Fitter

Department: Property Services

Reporting to: Repairs and Maintenance Team Leader

Location: Kent

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week (Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm)

Salary: £35,019.00 per annum

About the Role:
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Flooring Fitter to join our Property Services team in Kent. Reporting to the Repairs & Maintenance Team Leader, you will be responsible for undertaking both responsive and planned maintenance tasks across our properties, with a primary focus on flooring installation and repair.

Key Responsibilities:

• Flooring Installation & Repair:
• Prepare work areas, including clearing furniture and removing doors.
• Prepare surfaces by cleaning and leveling with compound as required.
• Cut and fit underlay.
• Install various flooring materials (carpets, wood, laminates, vinyl) using appropriate methods (stretching, stitching, taping, heat-sealing, gluing).
• Re-position furniture and re-hang doors upon completion.
• Remove old flooring materials to designated disposal areas.
• Clean existing flooring.
• Painting & Decorating:
• Prepare and clean surfaces using methods such as scraping, sanding, and steam cleaning.
• Remove old wallpaper and loose paint.
• Repair cracks and holes in walls and joinery using fillers/sealants.
• Prepare/sand surfaces for decorative product application.
• Groundwork Repairs:
• Carry out a range of groundwork repair tasks.
• General Duties:
• Perform tasks in both occupied and empty properties.
• Undertake other duties as deemed reasonable by the Head of Property Services.
• Collaboration & Communication:
• Work closely with your line manager and team members.
• Collaborate with others, attending meetings as required.
• Support team members and provide on-the-job training.
• Provide cover for other staff as agreed by line manager.
• Maintain up-to-date written and verbal communications.
• Ensure all records are maintained according to company policies.
• Liaise closely with line manager, team members, other teams, and field-based staff.
• Professional Development:
• Monitor own work levels, progress, and development.
• Undertake all core learning and development programs.
• Pursue relevant learning according to an agreed Personal Development Plan.
• Compliance & Professionalism:
• Ensure data security and confidentiality.
• Maintain a good understanding of relevant contract legislation.
• Undertake any other duties within the scope of responsibility and ability as required.
  Benefits:
• £35,019.00 per annum.
• 25 days annual leave plus national bank holidays.
• Westfield Health Membership (offering cashback on health services plus discounts for retailers and gym memberships).
• Life Cover (2 x basic salary).
• 6-month probation period.
• Employer pension contribution (4% employer, 4% employee).
• Laptop/Phone/other equipment if required as part of job role.
• Referral Scheme