Floor Layer
Floor Layers are trained in sub-floor preparations and laying floor coverings.
The Role
- Measuring up floor space
- Working out the materials needed
- Preparing the base and laying sub-flooring where necessary
- Installing the final floor finish
- Domestic Floor layers and carpet fitters work in people’s homes
- Commercial Floor layers work in public spaces including offices, shops, hotels, schools
- Resin Floor layers work in both industrial and commercial buildings
Salary
- Newly trained floor layers can earn in the region of £17,000 - £20,000
- Trained with experience floor layers can earn in the region of £20,000 - £30,000
- Senior or master floor layers can earn in the region of £30,000 - £35,000
Qualifications & Training
There are no formal qualification requirements to begin a career as a Floor Layer. However, GCSE grades 9-4 (A* - C) in English and Maths are highly beneficial. Maths skills are particularly important for measuring floor areas and calculating material requirements with minimal wastage.
There are several courses that enable you to enter a career in Floor Laying:
- The Floorlayer Apprenticeship Standard in available in England, this is a 30-36 month apprenticeship
- The Floorcovering Occupations (Construction) Modern Apprenticeship in Scotland, this is a 4 year apprenticeship
- Short courses delivered by the Flooring Industry Training Association (FITA) who are a not for profit organisation supported by the Contract Flooring Association (CFA) and the National Institute of Carpet and Floorlayers (NICF)
- Short upskilling courses delivered by FeRFA, these are aimed at experienced floorlayers
- Experienced workers can upskill through the On Site Assessment and Training (OSAT) route
