Carpet & Flooring Installer
Visa sponsorship
Trade · Christchurch, New Zealand · Full-Time · $25 - $38/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
Flooring installers of every level are wanted by a Christchurch company with a solid reputation that is now expanding. It needs experienced carpet fitters, senior installers able to head up jobs, and eager people ready to train, and it is open to junior installers, apprentices already in place and those hoping to begin one. More than one applicant could be hired.
Hours are permanent and full-time, at a minimum of 37.5 a week and usually 40–42, mostly Monday to Friday and occasionally longer when the job needs it. Seniors carry a job from first arrival to completion and look after another installer or a small crew, while trainees are supervised and given duties to match their skills. People applying under the AEWV are welcome, including those requiring employer support (sponsorship) for an Accredited Employer Work Visa; employment is subject to the appropriate New Zealand work rights.
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Key Responsibilities
- Go through job paperwork and check materials, quantities and what the installation needs.
- Set out, measure, cut and install flooring to a precise finish.
- Fit carpet, underlay, trims and accessories, and install sheet vinyl and vinyl plank when trained and competent.
- Prepare the floor (smoothing, grinding, levelling where needed) and remove and dispose of the old covering.
- Report problems with access, floor preparation, scheduling or site condition.
- Maintain quality and leave a clean, tidy finish.
- Communicate professionally with customers, builders, site managers and suppliers.
- Complete timesheets and job information accurately.
- Load, unload and carry materials, tools and equipment safely.
- Maintain tools and equipment and follow health and safety requirements at work.
Requirements & Eligibility
- Reliability, punctuality and pride in the work.
- A professional approach and good communication when dealing with customers.
- Productive in a team, willing to follow instructions, learn and improve.
- Safe handling of flooring materials and ability to do the physical work.
- Seniors need a full driver licence. Juniors and trainees: a licence is preferred, and reliable transport to the agreed meeting point is essential.
- Seniors also need strong carpet installation skills, independence on jobs and confidence in organising and supporting another installer or a small crew.
- Sheet vinyl and vinyl plank flooring installation experience is highly valued.
- Trainees: no previous flooring experience is required; reliability, willingness to learn, practical interest and a good attitude to work are essential.
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