Apprentice Floorlayer (Ref. FLO-0002-25)

We are offering an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice Floorlayer to work on a busy site in Tunbridge Wells. As an apprentice, you’ll learn to install and finish a variety of flooring types across different settings. This is a great opportunity to start your career in a skilled trade with hands-on training and real-world experience whilst also recieving formal off the job training as you work towards your Level 2 Apprenticeship quaification as a Composite & Textile Floorlayer.

Your daily role will include:

Calculating material quantities, qualities & selecting required resources. Selecting & using textile & resilient floorcovering tools & equipment. Removing & disposing of existing floorcovering. Isolating, protecting & preparing the work area. Testing the subfloor condition prior to the application of the smoothing compound & fabricated underlayment. Preparing the sub floor for the floorcovering Interpreting & using information from drawings, specifications, work instructions. Carry out remedial works on textile & resilient flooring. Comply with environmental & sustainability regulations, standards & guidance. Carry out pre-user checks, use & maintain plant & equipment. Escalate defects or faults. Store tools, materials & equipment. Measure, mark & set out floorcoverings. Determine correct textile pile direction for the installation area. Carry out pattern matching for textile or resilient floorcovering. Prepare & mix materials as per manufacturers guidelines Apply installation techniques for underlayments for textile floorcoverings. Apply installation technique for resilient sheet, for example, tiled, flat fit, site formed (cap and cove) and joins. Apply installation techniques for textile floorcovering, for example, woven secondary backed, broadloom sheet. Apply installation techniques for finishing accessories, for example, thresholds, skirtings, profiles, stair nosings and trims. Set out horizontal, inclined, stepped & shaped or coved surface, patterned & non-patterned materials. Resolve problems with timber subflooring prior to a flooring installation.

Training:

You will receive regular remote led sessions by your training provider as well as attend college in London for single days at various points over the course of the apprenticeship.

Training Outcome:

There is opportunity for employment on successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Employer Description:
Training & Apprenticeships in Construction Ltd (TrAC) is a DfE approved Flexi Job Apprenticeship Agency who will employ you for the duration of the apprenticeship and pay your salary. You should be aware that you will be placed with a host employer but you will not be employed by them. Your placement may change during the course of your apprenticeship but TrAC will employ you throughout, as well as continuing to support you into employment or further learning at the end of your apprenticeship.

Working Hours :
Monday- Friday 7.30am- 4.30pm

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness