About this role
Annual salary: up to £36,800.00 Floor Layer
Location: Brent
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent (Monday to Friday, 8am–5pm, 42.5 hours per week)
Salary: £36,800 per hour + company van and fuel card
Benefits: 25 days annual leave, staff rewards, volunteering leave, family-friendly policies
About Mears Group
Mears Group is one of the UK’s leading providers of repairs, maintenance, and regeneration services. We work in partnership with over 70 local authorities, ALMOs, and housing associations to deliver rapid-response and planned maintenance solutions that improve homes and communities nationwide.
About the Role
We’re looking for a skilled and experienced Floor Layer to join our team in Brent, working in partnership with Brent Council. You’ll carry out a wide range of flooring installations and repairs across residential properties, helping to deliver a stable and high-quality service to the local community.
This is a hands-on role requiring technical precision, attention to detail, and a strong understanding of flooring materials and techniques. You’ll work independently and as part of a wider maintenance team, ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a professional standard.
Role Responsibilities
Install and renew sheet vinyl flooring, ensuring smooth, bubble-free finishes and sealed seamsLay ceramic and other tile types, including cutting, alignment, grouting, and sealingFit cap and cove wet room floors, creating seamless, waterproof surfaces with curved wall edgesPrepare subfloors by cleaning, repairing, and priming surfaces for optimal adhesionApply self-levelling compounds and screed to create smooth, even basesCarry out flooring works in kitchens, bathrooms, communal areas, and void propertiesMeasure and cut flooring materials accurately to fit around fixtures and obstaclesUse hand and power tools safely and effectivelyMaintain tools, equipment, and company vehicle to a high standardLog work progress and updates using a PDA systemCommunicate professionally with tenants, clients, and colleaguesEnsure all work complies with health and safety regulations and company procedures Role Criteria
Proven experience as a floor layer across domestic and commercial settingsExperienced in the above dutiesSkilled in sheet vinyl, tile work, cap and cove installations, and floor preparationExperience using self-levelling compounds and screedAbility to work independently and manage your own workloadStrong attention to detail and commitment to qualityGood communication skills—verbal and writtenBasic IT literacy for logging and reporting tasksFull UK driving licenceOwn hand and power tools required Benefits
25 days annual leave plus bank holidaysCompany van, fuel card, and full uniform providedAnnual Mears Fun Day – a celebration of your hard workVolunteering leave to support community initiativesMears Rewards – discounts on groceries, holidays, eye tests, and moreFamily-friendly policies and supportShare Save and You Earn schemesAccess to confidential EAP counselling and wellbeing support All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.
To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21 have held your licence over 3 months and have less than 9 points.
Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment
Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact:
Laura Bourne () If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you. We will be accessible every step of the way.
At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, we are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all.
We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and are honoured to have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) to coincide with this, we hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers.
In our continued effort to promote social mobility, we invite applicants to voluntarily share their background information during the application stages to help us better understand the diverse experiences of our candidates. This is to ensure we are committed to improving social mobility. We use the Social Mobility Index to assess and enhance opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds. These questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply.