Multi/floorlayer

The Vacancy

We have an exciting opportunity for a skilled Floorlayer to join our WPS Responsive team in Walton-on-Thames. This is a hands-on role, ideal for someone with experience in domestic flooring, particularly within social housing or responsive maintenance environments.

Key Responsibilities:
• Install a variety of flooring types including vinyl, carpet tiles, and safety flooring.
• Prepare subfloors using screed, plywood, or latex compounds.
• Carry out repairs and replacements in occupied and void properties.
• Ensure all work is completed to a high standard and in line with health and safety regulations.
• Liaise with tenants and clients to ensure minimal disruption and excellent customer service.

What We’re Looking For:
• Proven experience as a floorlayer, ideally in a social housing or responsive repairs setting.
• NVQ Level 2 in Floorcovering Occupations or equivalent (preferred).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to undergo a Basic DBS check at offer stage.

Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant’s criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks.

To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting

Work for Wates

Wates is one of the UK’s leading family-owned development, building and property maintenance companies.  Founded over 125 years ago, we have a proud legacy in the built environment.

We are driven by our purpose, ‘reimagining places for people to thrive’ and our three promises:

• Thriving places – working with customers, partners and communities to create places that are more sustainable, inclusive, and full of opportunity.
• Thriving planet – protecting nature and taking action on climate change by collaborating and innovating with our partners.
• Thriving people – creating opportunities and relationships so that everyone who works for and with us feels included, invested in and treated with care.

We are proud to be recognised as Gold Investors in People and as a Disability Confident employer.  We also ensure that our recruitment processes do not treat anyone less favourably due to an offending background.