Floorlaying Apprenticeship

Bell Group

London, HA9 0GF

Closes in 11 days (Wednesday 2 October)

Posted on 18 September 2024

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Summary

Bell Group have a well established apprentice programme and over 250 apprentices in training across the UK. Bell provide an excellent platform for apprentices to learn, develop, and achieve their potential. You will work towards a recognised industry qualification with the opportunity of continued employment on completion of the programme.

Annual wage
£14,196 a year

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A separate pay schedule is in place for apprentices who join the business and are aged 25 or over on commencement of their programme. Current rate £19,266 per annum. All Apprentices receive an annual increment in line with Bell agreed rates.

Training course
Floorlayer (level 2)
Hours
Apprentices are contracted to work 39 hours a week: 8am – 4.30pm Monday to Thursday 8am – 3.30pm Friday

39 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 7 October

Duration

2 Years 6 Months

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Working within our Bell/CB Contracts team in the Wembley area of London you will be working on a range of construction projects and construction sites. This could involve working internally or externally. The broad purpose of the occupation is to work in an efficient and safe manner to ensure a high level of customer care whether working alone or within a team. The type of installations will vary from basic to advanced, working with a diverse range of materials and designs. As one of the finishing trades, a Floorlayer will significantly contribute to the ‘look and feel’ of a building which can provide great personal satisfaction.

 

Duties
Duty 1 Work in compliance with occupational health, safety and environmental requirements to ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of self and others at all times. Report in a timely manner any non-compliances to the appropriate person.
Duty 2 Carry out their work conforming to all current and relevant building regulations, manufacturer guidelines, quality standards and work instructions
Duty 3 Work to the installation programme, adapting to changes in schedule and requirements where necessary
Duty 4 Use correct materials and appropriate tools and equipment for the project.
Duty 5 Prepare the work site including, acclimatisation or materials, setting out the work, and preparing of the subfloor
Duty 6 Plan, measure, cut, and install floorcoverings to the project drawing and specification.
Duty 7 Preparation and mixing of materials as per manufacturers guidelines
Duty 8 Collaborate with colleagues, clients, sites and other construction trades
Duty 9 Maintain a clear and safe working environment at all times, disposing of waste appropriately using a sustainable approach
Duty 10 Carry out continuous professional development to maintain knowledge of current and future developments affecting the role
Duty 11 (textile and resilient floorcoverings) Use the appropriate tools, materials and equipment to carry out the installation of textile and resilient floorcoverings
Duty 12 (textile and resilient floorcoverings) Identify textile and resilient underlayments and use the correct installation method
Duty 13 (textile and resilient floorcoverings) Identify textile and resilient floorcoverings and use the correct installation method
Duty 14 (textile and resilient floorcoverings) Install textile sheet and tile floorcoverings in contract and domestic settings
Duty 15 (textile and resilient floorcoverings) Install resilient sheet and tile floorcoverings in contract and domestic settings
Duty 16 (textile and resilient floorcoverings) Install appropriate ancillary products to textile and resilient floorcoverings in contract and domestic settings

Where you’ll work

Bell/CB Contracts Site

Wembley Park

Wembley

London

HA9 0GF

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

FLOORTRAIN (GB) LIMITED

Your training course

Floorlayer (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents
  • Comply with health and safety regulations, standard and guidance.
  • Select and safety control equipment, use personal protective equipment (PPE) and respiratory protective equipment (RPE).
  • Verbally communicate with others: For example, employers, colleagues, clients, other trades.
  • Use written or digital methods to communicate with others.
  • Calculate material quantities, qualities and select required resources.
  • Remove and dispose of existing floorcovering.
  • Isolate, protect and prepare the work area.
  • Test the subfloor condition prior to the application of the smoothing compound and fabricated underlayment: for example, remove surface contaminants and laitance, mix and apply moisture control systems, apply of primers.
  • Prepare the sub floor for the floorcovering: for example, installation of fabricated underlayments, mixing and application of smoothing compounds, installation of sheet membranes.
  • Interpret and use information from drawings, specifications, work instructions.
  • Comply with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. Segregate resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
  • Carry out pre-user checks, use and maintain plant and equipment. Escalate defects or faults.
  • Store tools, materials and equipment.
  • Measures, marks and sets out floorcoverings.
  • Resolves problems with timber subflooring prior to a flooring installation.
  • Select and use textile and resilient floorcovering tools and equipment.
  • Carry out remedial works on textile and resilient flooring.
  • Use of tools and equipment required for the preparation and installation of resilient and textile floorcovering including setting out, stretching, cutting, adhesives, joining and finishing.
  • Determine correct textile pile direction for the installation area.
  • Carry out pattern matching for textile or resilient floorcovering.
  • Apply installation techniques for underlayments for textile floorcoverings.
  • Applies installation technique for resilient sheet for example tiled, flat fit, site formed (cap and cove) and joins.
  • Applies installation techniques for textile floorcovering, for example woven secondary backed, broadloom sheet.
  • Applies installation techniques for finishing accessories for example, thresholds, skirtings, profiles, stair nosings and trims.
  • Set out horizontal, inclined, stepped and shaped or coved surface, patterned and non-patterned materials.
  • Use and maintenance of hand tools used in the preparation and installation of wood-based floorcoverings.
  • Use wood-based floorcovering power tools and equipment.
  • Use local exhaust ventilation (LEV) equipment.
  • Determine correct expansion gaps in wood-based floorcoverings considering; temperature, relative humidity (RH), manufacturer guidelines, area and wood type.
  • Apply installation techniques for underlayments for wood-based floorcoverings.
  • Apply techniques for setting out, cutting, and matching wood-based floorcoverings.
  • Select fixing method for the wood-based floorcovering installation for example nail down, glue down, floating.
  • Use sanding equipment on installed or refurbished wood-based floorcovering.
  • Use finishing techniques and products for example: hard wax, oil, stains and sealants.
  • Apply installation techniques for finishing accessories for example, thresholds, skirtings, profiles, stair nosings and trims.
  • Carry out remedial work on wood-based floorcoverings.
  • Apply installation techniques for floating and fixed wood-based floorcoverings.
  • Comply with health and safety regulations, standard and guidance.
  • Select and safety control equipment, use personal protective equipment (PPE) and respiratory protective equipment (RPE).
  • Verbally communicate with others: For example, employers, colleagues, clients, other trades.
  • Use written or digital methods to communicate with others.
  • Calculate material quantities, qualities and select required resources.
  • Remove and dispose of existing floorcovering.
  • Isolate, protect and prepare the work area.
  • Test the subfloor condition prior to the application of the smoothing compound and fabricated underlayment: for example, remove surface contaminants and laitance, mix and apply moisture control systems, apply of primers.
  • Prepare the sub floor for the floorcovering: for example, installation of fabricated underlayments, mixing and application of smoothing compounds, installation of sheet membranes.
  • Interpret and use information from drawings, specifications, work instructions.
  • Comply with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. Segregate resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
  • Carry out pre-user checks, use and maintain plant and equipment. Escalate defects or faults.
  • Store tools, materials and equipment.
  • Measures, marks and sets out floorcoverings.
  • Resolves problems with timber subflooring prior to a flooring installation.

    • Your training plan

    In England all Bell Group Floorlaying Apprentices will work towards the Floorlaying Standard (L2). This is an industry recognised qualification.

    This is a 30 month programme with an End Point Assessment involving a practical assessment, multiple choice examination and assessor discussion.

    Apprentices will be supported throughout the qualification by the Floortrain training and assessment team and will have a dedicated Mentor appointed from day 1 of employment to ensure that all elements of the apprenticeship are understood and apprentices progress timely.

    Requirements

    Desirable qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • Preferable Maths & English (grade 1 or above)

    Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

    Skills

    • Communication skills
    • Attention to detail
    • Organisation skills
    • Customer care skills
    • Team working
    • Creative
    • Initiative

    Other requirements

    We do not require any specific qualifications at point of entry but would expect all candidates to have; • Willingness to learn • Be keen and motivated • Good written and verbal communication skills • Good attention to detail when completing tasks • Able to work well as part of a team • Reliability and good time keeping

    About this company

    Bell Group are a family owned and operated Property Maintenance Contractor. With a network of 40 branches nationally and currently employing over 1500 employees. The Group’s main objective is to provide optimum quality of workmanship in all aspects of the property maintenance services that we offer. Clients include the Ministry of Defence, BT, Barratt Homes, Scotrail, National Trust, Engie, The Royal Household together with various NHS Trusts, local authorities and housing associations.

    http://www.bellgroup.co.uk (opens in new tab)

    Company benefits

    Life Insurance Company Pension Scheme after qualifying period Employee Assistance Programme.

    Disability Confident

    Disability Confident

    A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

    You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

    After this apprenticeship

    On completion and achievement of your apprenticeship programme there are a wide range of additional career opportunities within Bell Grou should you wish to progress.

    These include roles such as working foreman, site supervisor, contract manager, junior surveyor, operations manager and branch manager.

    We have an 'Aspiring Leaders' programme that supports the progression of apprentices into Supervisory and Leadership roles and this programme can be applied for on completion of the L2 apprenticeship programme.

    We aim to support the internal progression of all our apprentices and you have access to explore these opportunities and associated training over the course of your apprenticeship programme.

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    Bell Group

    Karen Fletcher

    k.fletcher@bellgroup.co.uk

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000277795.

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    Closes in 11 days (Wednesday 2 October)

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