Floor And Carpet Layer

Floor and Carpet Layer

Work Location : Auckland

Employment type : Full time (minimum 30 hours / per week, Monday to Saturday), Permanent role

Our pay : $29.00-$35.00 per hour depending on skills and experience.

We are a floor company and our work sites are mainly based in Auckland.

Cross-region work may be involved.

We are now looking for 3 carpet layers to join our supportive team.

This is an exciting opportunity for the right people and will allow access into a reputable and experienced company.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities :

The position is responsible for the following :

Responsible for laying floor coverings in establishments such as buildings, homes, offices, and factories.

Uses various materials, including carpet, laminate, linoleum, vinyl, cork, rubber, cement, wood, or tile.

Tasks you may carry out :

• Inspect and clean surface in preparation for material
• Measure area to determine amount of materials needed
• Confer with architect or homeowner to determine ideal material and layout.
• Correct defects such as a sub-floor that is unlevelled or contains rotted wood
• Sweep, scrape, sand, or chip dirt and irregularities from base surfaces, and fill cracks with putty, plaster, or cement grout to form smooth foundation
• Cut flooring materials, unroll and install polyethylene film
• Fit, install and repair floors using woodworking machines, hand tools, or power tools
• Position the carpet, stretch it to fit, and cut off excess carpet and frays utilizing carpet-laying tools such as carpet shears, knee kickers, wall trimmers, loop pile cutters, heat irons, and power stretchers
• Mop up / clear floors and inspect finished product for flaws
• Follows established safety rules and regulations and maintaining a safe and clean environment.

To be successful you will need to :

Have at least 2 year relevant experience in the same field or industry, or

Have a relevant NZ level 4 qualification or equivalent qualifications / certificates

Be a great team player, be able to follow instructions

Be physically fit and willingness to work hard

Our goal is to inspire people more than managing them.

We trust our teams to do what they think is best for us.

In return, you will have this opportunity to gain more skills and techniques with our experienced team and improve your skills and way of working.

If you are interested in the role, please apply here.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residence or a valid NZ work visa.

Please tell us your visa status when applying for this role.