Job Description

Floor Fitter / Carpet Layer - Multi-Skilled Operative

Overall Purpose:

To effectively and efficiently undertake floor fitting, repair, and maintenance work within Barcud
housing stock and other properties. The role will focus primarily on installing and maintaining a
range of flooring types while also supporting general maintenance tasks across other basic trade
areas.

The post holder will work independently or as part of a voids team to deliver high quality flooring
and related maintenance services, ensuring all work complies with Health & Safety standards,
Welsh Housing Quality Standards, Barcud specification and building Regulations requirements.

Key Responsibilities – Functional:

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Install, repair, and maintain a variety of floor finishes including vinyl, carpet, laminate, safety
flooring, and other surface materials.

•  Prepare and level subfloors using screeds and self-levelling compounds.

•  Remove and replace existing flooring systems safely and efficiently.

•  Carry out basic carpentry repairs such as fitting and repairing skirting boards, thresholds, floor

trims, doors, and frames.

•  Undertake minor wall tiling, grouting, and repairs to tiled areas, ensuring a professional finish.

•  Carry out basic plumbing tasks such as replacing taps, repairing minor leaks, traps, and waste

fittings.

•  Perform basic building and property repairs including patch plastering, fitting shelves, and

repairing fixtures and fittings.

•  Undertake minor decorating tasks as required in conjunction with flooring or repair work.

•  Ensure that all voids dwellings are in a clean and presentable condition before being re-let.

•  Support general property maintenance, including small repairs to doors, frames, plaster, or fittings

where required.

•  Assist with basic external maintenance tasks such as fencing or path repairs when necessary.

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•  Liaise directly with tenants, ensuring all work is completed to a high standard in a polite and

professional manner.

•  Use appropriate power tools and hand tools safely and effectively.

•  Ensure all works and materials are provided in accordance with Barcud’s procurement strategy.

•  Be available to respond to emergency callouts on a Rota basis when required.

•  Maintain the company vehicle in a clean and serviceable condition, ensuring correct stock levels.

•  Use Barcud’s digital job management system to record work details accurately.

•  Participate in training and development to maintain and enhance multi-trade skills.

Key Responsibilities – Corporate:

•  Deliver excellent customer service to tenants, colleagues, and external partners.

•  Adhere to all health and safety legislation and Barcud’s internal safety procedures.

•  Ensure equality, diversity, and inclusion policies are applied in all aspects of work.

•  Promote good communication, teamwork, and continuous improvement across the organisation.

•  Support apprentices or trainees as required.

•  Carry out any other reasonable duties as directed by management

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Personal Specification

Floor Fitter / Carpet layer - Multi-Skilled Operative

The ideal candidate would have the following:-

Qualifications:

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NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in Floor Fitting or a related trade
Evidence of ongoing professional development.
Full UK driving license.
Health and Safety Awareness certificate

Experience

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Minimum 3 consecutive years’ experience of working in the flooring or property
maintenance industry.
Experience fitting a variety of flooring materials (vinyl, carpet, laminate, safety flooring).
Experience carrying out basic multi-trade repairs including carpentry, tiling, plumbing, and
decorating.
Experience working in occupied and unoccupied properties.
Providing a customer-focused service.
Working to deadlines and achieving quality standards.

Knowledge/Skills:

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Proficient in subfloor preparation, levelling, and floor fitting.
Competent in basic repair techniques across multiple trades, including carpentry, wall tiling,
and plumbing.
Strong attention to detail and quality workmanship.
Up to date knowledge of health and safety requirements.
Able to complete documentation and reports accurately.
Confident in using ICT systems for work management.
Welsh language skills

Personal Qualities:

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Committed to delivering a high-quality service.
Flexible and adaptable approach to varied workloads.
Positive attitude toward teamwork and change.
Physically capable of performing flooring work (lifting, kneeling, bending).
Reliable, professional, and customer-focused

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