Apprentice Floor Layer

Join Emperor Flooring Northeast Ltd, a specialist provider of soft flooring solutions for domestic and commercial customers. Gain hands-on experience, develop practical flooring skills and work towards a recognised apprenticeship qualification while learning from experienced professionals and building a career in the flooring industry.

What you'll do

• Prepare work areas and ensure floors are clean, clear and safe to work on.
• Sweep and clean floors before installation.
• Assist with uplifting and removing existing floor coverings.
• Prepare subfloors ready for new flooring.
• Assist with measuring, cutting and fitting flooring materials.
• Prepare and apply floor-smoothing compounds.
• Assist with measuring and installing plywood.
• Learn to install safety vinyl, carpet, carpet tiles and LVT.
• Maintain tools, equipment and work areas to a high standard.
• Follow health and safety procedures and work safely at all times.
• Work alongside experienced flooring professionals to develop practical skills.
• Communicate with colleagues and customers in a professional and courteous manner.

Training

Apprentices will be required to attend College Block Release at Derwentside College - 4 days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, 9am - 4:30pm) every 6-8 weeks.

After the apprenticeship

On successful completion of the apprenticeship, the apprentice may be offered a full-time position with Emperor Flooring, subject to their performance, skills and suitability for the role.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Presentation skills
• Team working
• Initiative
• Physical fitness
• Professional conduct

Qualifications

• Essential: GCSE, English Language / Literature (grade Grade 4 - 9 (or equivalent))
• Essential: GCSE, Maths (grade Grade 4 - 9 (or equivalent))

About the employer

Emperor Flooring Northeast Ltd is a specialist provider of soft flooring solutions for domestic and commercial customers.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Floorlayer - textile and resilient (level 2), Construction and the built environment
• Apprenticeship level: Intermediate (level 2)
• Training provider: DERWENTSIDE COLLEGE
• Expected duration: 2 Years
• Hours: 37.5 hours a week. Working week: Usual working hours are Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm with half an hour for lunch.
• Start date: 2 November 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £15,600 a year