Salary guide
Access Floorer
- Average salary
- £22,000 – £35,000
- Working hours
- 4 hours/week
ConstructionBuilding Services
- Access flooring is essential for modern data centres and office buildings
Other names this job is known by
- Raised Flooring Installer
- Floor Layer
Key responsibilities
- Install raised access flooring systems
- Measure and prepare subfloors
- Cut and fit panels
- Ensure compliance with safety and building regulations
- Repair and maintain flooring
- Work with other trades on site
- Interpret technical drawings
Skills and qualifications required
- NVQ Level 2 in Raised Access Flooring or equivalent
- Apprenticeship in floor laying or construction
- CSCS card for site work
- Good practical and numerical skills
- Physical fitness
- Experience with specialist tools
Promotional job opportunities from this role
- Supervisor
- Site Manager
- Flooring Contractor
- Trainer
How to get the job
- Complete a relevant apprenticeship or NVQ
- Gain site experience
- Obtain a CSCS card
- Join a professional body (e.g., Contract Flooring Association)
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