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The Flooring Operative is responsible for delivering a high‑quality flooring installation and repair service across the University’s estate. This role involves preparing, installing, and repairing a range of floor coverings—including carpet tiles, laminate, vinyl, engineered wood, and other specialist finishes—ensuring that all works meet the University’s rigorous standards and statutory health and safety regulations. The Flooring Operative will also contribute to the planned preventative maintenance programme and support reactive repair works, thereby enhancing the overall quality and functionality of the building fabric.
About You
The ideal candidate for the flooring operative position is a dedicated and hardworking individual with a passion for hands‑on work. You will respond to individual job requests via the job notification system, ensuring each job is resolved safely, efficiently and to the required standard within target SLAs. The role requires the operative to assess existing floor conditions and identify any necessary remedial work, in close collaboration with the Supervisor and other maintenance team members. Provide a planned flooring and reactive remedial flooring service, assisting other trades where necessary to keep essential facilities open and usable and ensuring compliance with statutory testing and inspections.
Key Requirements
For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description PDF attached below.
Job description PDF – JD – Flooring Operative (111115).pdf – 131 KB Opens in a new window.
About The Department
Join our Estates Building Fabric Department where your experience in building maintenance will shine. As part of our team, you’ll help ensure the safety, functionality, and appeal of our university. With a supportive environment, progression, and training opportunities, you’ll have the resources needed to excel in your role. Collaborate with a diverse and talented team dedicated to excellence, innovation, and sustainability. If you’re passionate about creating and maintaining spaces that inspire, join us in shaping the future of our built environment.
About The University
We are a world‑leading research‑intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked 106th in the world and 8th in the UK. 92% of our research is rated world‑leading or internationally excellent. Find out more about us at warwick.ac.uk/about/.
- World University Ranking 2024, Guardian University Guide 2025
- Research Excellence Framework 2021
How to Apply
Closing deadline: Wednesday 21st January 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time).
To apply, click “Apply” below and submit an application form by the closing deadline. You will be asked to include a CV and a cover letter.
Your CV Should Include
- Your education and employment history (including your most recent employment).
- Any other relevant experience (e.g., volunteering, extracurricular, etc.).
Your Cover Letter Should Explain
- Your motivations for applying to the role.
- Using examples, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria detailed in the job description (PDF attached below).
All essential criteria must be met by candidates who are invited to interview.
For guidance on writing a cover letter, see here.
Interview Details
- Interview Date: As soon as possible
- Start Date: As soon as possible
Please note application forms must be submitted before the stated deadline – you will not be able to submit after 23:55 (even if you opened the form earlier). Only applications submitted via our official careers portal (warwick-careers.tal.net) will be considered.
What We Offer
- An attractive pension scheme.
- 26 days holiday plus University Christmas closure.
- Generous parental/adoption leave policy.
- Onsite childcare facilities.
- Excellent learning and development opportunities.
We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer access to flexible working arrangements. Find out more about our flexible working arrangements.
We are proud to be a Living Wage employer.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
Equality, Diversity, & Inclusion
Warwick is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and respectful community where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and communities, and actively encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.
Find out more about our Social Inclusion work at Warwick.
We are also one of the six founder institutions of the EUTOPIA European University Alliance.
Safeguarding & DBS
- Roles involving regulated activity are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at the appropriate level, in line with the DBS Code of Practice.
- The University will ensure that anyone subject to a barring order does not undertake any work with the barred group (children and/or adults).
- All employees, volunteers, and partners are expected to share our commitment to safeguarding.
Rehabilitation of Ex‑Offenders
The University will not discriminate against applicants who make a disclosure relating to a conviction. Disclosures at application stage are only visible to the DBS team, not to hiring panels. This ensures fairness and removes bias from the shortlisting process.
Right to Work in the UK
We wish to advise applicants that this role is not eligible for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa. If you do not yet have the right to work in the UK you will need to check the UK Government Website to see if you are eligible to obtain the right to work in the UK through one of the other UK immigration routes before you make your application.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full-time
