At a Glance
- Tasks: Lay and maintain various flooring types in social housing properties.
- Company: Join Cardo Group, a leading provider of building maintenance and refurbishment services.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, tool vouchers, wellbeing resources, and excellent career progression.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in communities while developing your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in floor laying and knowledge of health and safety regulations.
The predicted salary is between 36000 - 40000 £ per year.
Kingston upon Thames, SouthEast KT1, United Kingdom • £30,000 - £38,000 Full‑time Permanent Entry Level
Who Are We: Cardo Group is a trusted provider of building maintenance, refurbishment, and retrofit services for social housing and public sector buildings across the UK. We specialise in responsive repairs and voids, planned maintenance, energy‑efficiency upgrades, compliance works, and major improvement programmes.
Role Overview: As a Floor Layer you will be responsible for laying and maintaining floor coverings in residential properties. This role is essential to the upkeep of social housing, ensuring that the properties remain in a safe, clean, and livable condition.
Responsibilities:
- Lay and install various types of flooring materials, including carpet, vinyl, tiles, linoleum, and laminate, according to project requirements.
- Prepare surfaces by cleaning, levelling, and applying adhesives or underlays.
- Ensure all flooring is installed securely and neatly, with attention to detail.
- Carry out repairs to existing flooring, including patching, re‑sealing, or replacing damaged sections.
- Conduct periodic inspections of floors in social housing units to identify and address potential issues, including wear and tear.
- Respond to maintenance requests for flooring‑related issues and complete repairs within agreed timeframes.
- Adhere to health and safety regulations while working on site, ensuring that all work is carried out in a safe and compliant manner.
- Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow safety protocols to prevent accidents or injuries.
- Ensure the working area is clean and free from hazards, both during and after the installation/repair process.
- Work alongside other tradespeople (plumbers, electricians, painters) as part of larger refurbishment or maintenance projects within social housing.
- Assist with other maintenance tasks as needed, such as general repairs or property upgrades, when not directly working on flooring.
- Interact with tenants in a professional and respectful manner, ensuring minimal disruption during flooring installations or repairs.
You Will Need:
- Proven experience as a floor layer, ideally within the social housing or residential property sector.
- A multi‑skilled background with experience in a range of flooring types (carpet, vinyl, tile, laminate, etc.).
- Knowledge of floor preparation, adhesives, levelling compounds, and underlays.
- Understanding of health and safety regulations and the ability to work safely and efficiently.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high‑quality work.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Relevant vocational qualification (e.g., NVQ, City & Guilds) in floor laying or a related trade.
- Experience working in social housing or with public‑sector clients.
We Will Provide:
- Excellent development and progression opportunities.
- Range of Salary Sacrifice Schemes (holiday purchase, EV schemes, AVC Pension contributions).
- Tool voucher – annual allowance to purchase tools.
- Wellbeing Resources and Counselling services.
- Retail & Lifestyle Discount Platform.
- Enhanced Family Leave Provisions.
- Recognition initiatives and awards.
Please note all our roles are subject to Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment.
Why Join Cardo Group? We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion is rooted in our core values: Teamwork, Integrity, Excellence, and Respect.
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Cardo Group is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment in Kingston upon Thames. With a strong focus on employee development, competitive benefits, and a commitment to equity and diversity, we empower our team members to thrive while making a meaningful impact in social housing. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking company that values quality workmanship and community engagement.
