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Posted 21 July, 2026

Floorlayer

Howells Recruitment
London, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Job Title: Floor LayerLocation: Barnet (Covering Barnet, Camden, Wembley, Westminster, Harrow, Ealing, Hounslow & Hammersmith)Salary: £50,000 per annum + Company Van & Fuel Card

Overview\n

We are currently seeking an experienced Floor Layer to join a well-established reactive maintenance team, carrying out day-to-day flooring repairs and installations within occupied social housing properties across Barnet and the surrounding North West and West London areas.

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This is a mobile role covering Barnet, Camden, Wembley, Westminster, Harrow, Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith, therefore candidates must be comfortable travelling between properties throughout the working day.

Key Responsibilities\n
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  • Carrying out reactive floor repairs and installations within occupied residential properties.
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  • Preparing subfloors to ensure a high-quality finish.
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  • Installing and repairing vinyl flooring, including safety flooring.
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  • Completing cap and cove flooring installations to a high standard.
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  • Measuring, cutting and fitting flooring materials accurately.
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  • Removing and replacing damaged flooring where required.
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  • Diagnosing flooring issues and carrying out effective repairs.
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  • Ensuring all work is completed safely, professionally and to a high standard.
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  • Delivering excellent customer service while working within residents' homes.
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  • Managing your own workload and completing jobs within agreed timescales.
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  • Taking ownership of jobs from first visit through to completion.
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We're Looking For People Who:\n
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  • Take pride in delivering high-quality workmanship.
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  • Deliver excellent customer service at all times.
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  • Complete jobs right first time.
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  • Work professionally and safely.
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  • Communicate effectively with tenants and office-based teams.
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  • Support and mentor other operatives when required.
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  • Maintain excellent attendance and punctuality.
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  • Respect company vehicles, materials and equipment.
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  • Represent the business professionally every day.
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Successful Applicants Will Be Expected To:\n
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  • Consistently achieve strong KPI performance, with a typical target of a minimum of 7 completed jobs per day.
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  • Maintain excellent quality inspection scores.
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  • Demonstrate outstanding reliability and timekeeping.
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  • Use PDA and mobile technology systems correctly.
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  • Work independently with minimal supervision.
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  • Take ownership and responsibility for all allocated jobs.
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Experience & Requirements\n

Applicants must have:

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  • Relevant Floor Laying qualification (NVQ Level 2 or equivalent) or proven time-served experience.
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  • Proven experience within social housing reactive maintenance.
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  • Experience installing and repairing vinyl flooring and cap and cove flooring.
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  • Experience working within occupied residential properties.
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  • Strong communication and customer service skills.
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  • Ability to work under pressure and manage workloads effectively.
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  • Full UK manual driving licence (no automatic vans available).
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What's On Offer\n
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  • £50,000 basic salary.
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  • Company van and fuel card.
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  • Permanent, full-time position.
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  • Consistent workload with long-term job security.
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  • Supportive and professional working environment.
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  • Opportunity to work for a well-established social housing contractor.
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  • Required to work one Saturday or one Sunday per month, paid at standard rate in addition to basic salary.
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If you're interested in this opportunity or would like to find out more, please contact Sommer on .