Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Council are looking to recruit a Flooring Installer to join our team based in Ipswich, Suffolk. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis. The successful candidate will earn a competitive salary of £35,930 per annum + Tool Allowance (pro rata for part time).
Full time, part time and job share opportunities will be considered.
What we are looking for
We are looking for a Flooring Installer to join our Housing Repairs and Maintenance Team. The successful person will share our, commitment, and motivation to make a difference for our residents, clients, and communities.
About the role
Based from our Depot at Great Wenham, you will work in the Babergh and Mid Suffolk Districts on a wide range of flooring works associated with the maintenance of council homes.
This is an opportunity to join the councils dynamic housing repairs and maintenance team. You will be responsible for undertaking high-quality reactive flooring works across our 7000 occupied properties and will carry out to the highest standard all aspects of flooring repairs and installations
Key duties will include:
measuring, calculating and cutting flooring materials to fit specific spaces
installing vinyl sheet, domestic and commercial (cap/cove/heated weld) safety flooring, carpet, tiles and timber flooring etc
removing old flooring and preparing surfaces for new flooring
all floor preparation required including latex, plywood etc including to falls
keeping the work area clean and safe, adhering to safety regulations and guidelines.
A van (for work use only) is provided equipped with a range of tools, and in addition, a tool allowance is paid.
You will provide outstanding customer service and excellent standards of performance to the public and tenants of Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils.
About you
In addition to having great technical plastering, tiling / wet trade skills you will need to have a focused customer service approach and be adaptable and resourceful when working in the team or independently across the districts.
You will need:
NVQ Level 2 in Floor Laying or Similar Skilled Trade
awareness of related Health and Safety issues, practice and responsibilities
ability to use mobile tablet technology.
A full valid driving licence is essential for this role.
A DBS check will also be required.
About us
Working together across our councils and with our partners in the public, private and voluntary sectors, we provide excellent services to our 190,000 residents across Babergh and Mid Suffolk. We are proud of the role we play in creating the environment, economy, and communities for our districts.
We believe that the heart of Suffolk is an incredibly special place to live and work. With picturesque market towns, 60 conservation areas and with two National Landscapes within our districts, it is little wonder that we are consistently within the top 50 places to live in the UK.
Benefits
Great opportunities for learning and development.
Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 26 days a year, increasing to 31 days after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays).
Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme.
Wellbeing Support Programme.
Employee Assist Programme.
Health Care Options.
Our ways of working
We are committed to supporting equality and diversity, Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils provide opportunity and ambition for all, supporting and enabling our people to deliver the best possible service for our residents.
Closing date: 5pm, 19 August 2025
If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this Flooring Installer role, even if you don’t meet all the requirements, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts