Apprentice Floorlayer

Overview

Job Title: Apprentice Floorlayer 18+ ONLY due to insurance reasons
Employer: Bradbury Flooring
Location: Bradbury Flooring Ltd, Units 37-39, Carlisle Street, Leicester, LE3 6AH (site-based)
Hours: Full time, 07.30am-4.30pm 40hrs per week
Pay: £8.00 per hour

We are looking for a motivated Apprentice Floorlayer to join our team and train in textile and resilient flooring installation. This apprenticeship will provide hands-on experience and expert training in laying a variety of flooring materials, including carpets, vinyl, linoleum, and rubber flooring.

As a Floorlayer Apprentice, you will learn the specialist skills involved in preparing, fitting, and finishing a wide range of flooring materials including:

• Textile flooring: such as carpets, carpet tiles, and underlay
• Resilient flooring: including vinyl sheets, tiles, and slip-resistant coverings

You’ll work alongside experienced floor layers learning how to prepare surfaces, measure and cut materials, and install high-quality flooring in commercial, industrial, and residential settings across the UK, this will involve staying away from home.

No experience is needed – full training will be provided through your apprenticeship provider and day-to-day support from the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing subfloors and damp-proofing, including cleaning, levelling, and selecting and applying adhesives.
• Learn techniques to accurately measure, cut, and fit flooring materials such as carpets, vinyl, and rubber.
• Install underlays, trims, and finishes to achieve a high-quality result.
• Learn how to accurately seam, stretch and edge finishing
• Work safely with hand / power tools and cutting equipment.
• Follow site safety regulations and maintain a clean workspace.
• Develop knowledge of different flooring materials and their applications.
• Work as part of a team and communicate effectively with clients and colleagues.
• Attend college/training sessions as required to complete your apprenticeship standard.

Skills & Requirements

• A keen interest in flooring and practical, hands-on work.
• Good attention to detail and a willingness to learn.
• Basic mathematical skills for measuring and cutting materials.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently and as part of a team.
• Physical fitness and ability to carry materials and work on your feet.
• A positive attitude and commitment to completing the apprenticeship.
• Outstanding communication skills both with colleagues and customers
• Excellent attendance and timekeeping.
• A driving license (or willingness to learn) is beneficial but not essential.
• Staying away from home is sometimes required

What We Offer

• A friendly and supportive working and learning environment, where you’ll grow technically and personally
• Mentorship and supervision from experienced fitters and trade professionals
• Full training and support towards a recognised Apprenticeship Standard in Floor laying Level 2
• On-the-job learning from experienced industry professionals with a trusted name in the industry.

Comprehensive Floor Laying Training

During your Standard Level 2 Floor Layer apprenticeship programme you will receive training both off and on the job. You will be trained at the employer within the workplace and also at FITA training facility in Loughborough on a block basis for a week at a time every 10 weeks, costs are covered by the employer.

You will learn the underpinning knowledge that runs alongside your practical elements of the training. WEBS Training aim to build on the skills you already have so you reach your full potential both personally and professionally.

Training will be provided in all areas of floor laying to ensure you can create practical and quality installations using both traditional and modern techniques and materials to produce aesthetically pleasing and fit for purpose installations.

If you have already achieved GCSE maths and English at Grade 4/C or above or have equivalent qualification you will be exempt from undertaking Functional Skills, however English and maths support will be provided for all apprentices throughout the length of their programme.

Career Progression and Opportunities

This role offers opportunities to increased responsibilities.

Qualifications

• GCSE or equivalent in English (Grade C/4) – desirable
• GCSE or equivalent in Maths (Grade C/4) – desirable

About the Employer

Bradbury Flooring is a family-run, commercial flooring contractor based in Leicester, operating across the Midlands. Established (in its roots) in 1961, it has built a reputation for delivering high quality installations in the commercial, retail, education, healthcare and industrial sectors.

We specialise in contract flooring solutions including carpet tiles, sheet vinyl, resilient surfaces, entrance matting, subfloor preparation and related services.

Bradbury Flooring is a member of the Contract Flooring Association, reinforcing our commitment to quality standards, training, and professionalism.

We pride ourselves on delivering precise, durable, aesthetically pleasing floor installations to demanding clients — on schedule and to specification.