Floorlaying Apprenticeship

**The Job**

Apprentices will be working in all aspects of Floorlaying. Some examples are:
Install carpet sheet and tiles either in a domestic or contract situation including; cutting, joining, stretching, matching and securing; to horizontal, inclined, vertical, stepped and shaped surfaces; to solid, timber-based and suspended sub-floors.

Prepare the work area including securing the site, the removal and appropriate disposal of existing floorcovering.

Safely use hand tools, portable power tools and equipment required for the preparation and installation of resilient and têxtile floorcovering.

Select and install appropriate finishing ancilliaries, including thresholds, skirtings, coverstrips, profiles, stair nosings, and trims.

Although this is a Floorlaying apprentice role, there may at times be some other aspects of construction involved in, which they shall be supervised and trained. When the apprentices are working, they will be supervised by a fully qualified member of staff and will be shown all the correct procedures including health and safety in the workplace. Along with ensuring that their work area is clean and safe, and that all the tools are cleaned and put away correctly at the end of each day.

**What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?**

You will be fully qualified Floorlayer and become a self-employed Floorlayer with the employer.

**Person Specification**

**Working Week**

Apprentices will be expected to work a maximum of 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday with exception for college. Please note, the wage is worked out on 40 hours per week. This may vary depending on the employer.

**The Apprenticeship and Training Provider**

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**Who are Greenlight Safety & Training?**

Greenlight Safety & Training are a Plymouth based apprenticeship provider working within the construction sector.

Established in 2017 Greenlight Training Ltd is a subsidiary of Greenlight Group, that also incorporates Greenlight Safety Consultancy Ltd and Greenlight Safety Assessment Scheme Ltd. We have been operating for over 12 years with a longstanding and established name within the construction industry, with over 350 apprentices currently enrol.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Apprenticeship

**Salary**: £192.40-£200.00 per week

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: On the road