Floor Layer

Job Description Role: Floor Layer (Floor and Wall Covering Operative) Contract Type: Permanent Salary: Grade G - £36,363 - £39,152 per annum We’ve got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce - perhaps this is the opportunity you’ve been looking for? Read on to find out more… Working Hours: 37 hours per week – you will be required to work these hours in accordance with the needs and requirements of the service, between 6am and 8pm Monday to Friday Worker Type: Off‑site worker In return, we are looking for people who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So, if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you. About the Role As a Floor and Wall Covering Operative within Nottingham City Council’s Housing Services, you will play a vital role in maintaining safe, secure, and comfortable homes for our residents. Your work will include repairing, installing, and renewing wall and floor coverings, mainly vinyl type flooring and wall‑boarding within wet‑rooms, ensuring properties remain structurally sound and visually appealing. You’ll carry out fault‑finding and remedial works, addressing issues such as damp, water penetration, and deterioration, while prioritising customer safety and minimising disruption. This role involves a variety of tasks, from routine maintenance to specialised activities such as safe removal of non‑licensable asbestos coatings. You’ll help prevent hazards, mitigate environmental risks, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards. Working with diligence and professionalism, you’ll contribute to high‑quality housing services that reflect best practice and support resident wellbeing. About You – Qualifications Experience in all aspects of floor and wall finishes including wet‑room wall boarding and associated preparation works. Experience in repairs, new build, maintenance, or contract environments, including assessing and inspecting jobs, and updating records. The ability to use the necessary power tools and plant safely, and to follow all safety procedures on and off‑site. Experience of carrying out investigations and tests to identify faults and the root cause of issues and implementing lasting solutions. Ability to use elements of the skills of other general trades to meet the target of first‑time fix where it is efficient and appropriate. Ability to demonstrate an organised but flexible approach, and to meet deadlines. PLEASE NOTE: It is essential for this role that the successful candidate hold a current, full, UK driving licence. Benefits 26 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years’ service) plus bank holidays with the ability to buy additional leave annually. Access to a generous, defined benefit pension scheme offering 17.9%. Smart Working – support for work‑life balance. Health and wellbeing benefits, including access to our Employee Assistance Programme. Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres, cinema, shopping and much more. Closing Date 4 th January 2026 (midnight) – please note that the advert may close earlier; we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Interview Date Week commencing 12 th January 2026 – please note, this is subject to change. Contact If you have any queries about the role or the recruitment process, please contact us via email: recruitment@nottinghamcity.gov.uk If you have any technical issues when completing your application, please contact our Employee Service Centre: https://emss.freshdesk.com/support/home By applying to this job, you agree to our Terms & Conditions. About Nottingham City Council Thank you for your interest in working for Nottingham City Council. As one of the largest employers in Nottingham we offer a wide range of roles across a range of services. In return for your skill, drive and commitment to serving the people of Nottingham, we can help you to develop an exciting and rewarding career, with access to a competitive salary and a host of benefits. We are a fair and inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and with different abilities. We recruit for diversity and value difference. We particularly want to hear from you if you are from Minority Ethnic communities, identify within the LGBT+ community, or if you are disabled – these groups of people are underrepresented in our workforce, and we’d like to reflect our local population more through our recruitment processes. We are supportive of flexible working arrangements wherever possible and would encourage you to discuss this with us during the selection process, should this be something you are interested in. #J-18808-Ljbffr