Floor Layer (Cap & Cove, Vinyl & Multi-Skilled Flooring)
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18 Recruitment Limited Active Vacancy

Floor Layer (Cap & Cove, Vinyl & Multi-Skilled Flooring)

Employer: 18 Recruitment Limited Location: Sandwell Salary: £31,000 - £33,000/annum
Posted on
23 October 2026 (Yesterday)
Employment Type
Permanent
Closing Date
22 November 2026
Job Reference
225758076

About this role

This permanent Floor Layer role in Sandwell sits within a busy repairs and maintenance team delivering responsive repairs, planned maintenance and refurbishment works across occupied and void social housing properties. You will install, repair and maintain a wide range of floor coverings, including Cap & Cove vinyl in kitchens, bathrooms, wet rooms and communal areas, along with safety flooring, sheet vinyl, cushion flooring, carpet tiles, entrance matting and laminate. Duties also include preparing subfloors using latex self-levelling and minor screeding, welding vinyl to a watertight finish, and measuring, cutting and fitting flooring to a high standard. Salary £31,000–£33,000 per annum.

Job Description

Permanent Position | Company Van & Fuel Card Provided

Are you an experienced Floor Layer looking for a secure, long-term opportunity within the social housing sector? We are seeking a skilled flooring professional to join a busy repairs and maintenance team delivering responsive repairs, planned maintenance, and refurbishment works across occupied and void social housing properties.

This is a permanent position offering a company van, fuel card, and the opportunity to work for a well-established organisation with a consistent workload and excellent job security.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Install, repair, and maintain a wide range of floor coverings within social housing properties
  • Fit Cap & Cove vinyl flooring in kitchens, bathrooms, wet rooms, and communal areas
  • Install safety flooring, sheet vinyl, cushion flooring, and domestic vinyl flooring
  • Fit carpet tiles, entrance matting, and laminate flooring
  • Carry out repairs and replacements to existing floor coverings
  • Prepare subfloors including latex self-levelling and minor screeding works
  • Weld vinyl flooring to achieve a watertight finish where required
  • Measure, cut, and fit flooring to a high standard
  • Remove and dispose of existing floor coverings safely and efficiently
  • Undertake flooring works within occupied and void properties
  • Identify and resolve subfloor defects prior to installation
  • Ensure all installations comply with manufacturer specifications and quality standards
  • Maintain a clean and safe working environment at all times
  • Complete job sheets, reports, and associated paperwork accurately
  • Deliver excellent customer service when working in tenants' homes

Requirements

Proven experience as a Floor Layer within repairs and maintenance

Strong experience fitting Cap & Cove vinyl flooring

Experience installing safety flooring, sheet vinyl, vinyl tiles, laminate flooring, carpet tiles, and other resilient floor coverings

Knowledge of floor preparation techniques, including latexing and screeding

Experience working within social housing is highly desirable

Ability to work independently and manage a varied workload

High attention to detail and quality workmanship

Must possess own basic trade tools

Full clean UK driving licence

Clean DBS check

Excellent communication and customer service skills

Package

  • Permanent contract
  • Competitive salary
  • Company van provided
  • Fuel card provided
  • Paid holiday entitlement

If you are a skilled Floor Layer with experience fitting Cap & Cove, vinyl, laminate, safety flooring, carpet tiles, and other floor coverings, we would love to hear from you. Join a professional team delivering high-quality repairs, maintenance, and refurbishment services across social housing properties.