Overview
Rocks Property Restoration Ltd is a family-run flooring and joinery business specialising in the supply and installation of premium wood flooring; engineered timber and parquet across domestic, residential and commercial projects in Edinburgh and the Lothians. We take pride in high-quality craftsmanship and a clean, professional finish on every job.
We are looking for an experienced flooring fitter / second fix joiner to join our team. This is a hands-on role focused mainly on wood flooring, with some general joinery work alongside it.
You will be responsible for installing engineered wood flooring to a high standard, from subfloor preparation through to a finished floor. The work is varied no two jobs are exactly alike and ranges from straightforward plank installations to intricate parquet patterns. You will also support the team with general second-fix joinery as projects require.
Duties
- Prepare subfloors to a sound, level base including levelling compounds, screeds and plywood overlay and carry out moisture and evenness testing before laying.
- Install solid and engineered wood flooring using the correct method for each product, including glue-down, secret-nail and floating installations.
- Set out and lay parquet patterns such as herringbone, chevron and basket weave, ensuring accurate alignment and clean, precise cuts.
- Measure, scribe and cut timber to fit neatly around fixtures, doorways and obstacles, keeping waste to a minimum.
- Fit associated trims and finishings beading, scotia, skirtings, thresholds and stair nosing's.
- Carry out general second-fix joinery to support the team (e.g. doors, skirtings, facings) on relevant projects.
- Work cleanly and safely on site, following current health and safety standards and wearing appropriate PPE.
- Communicate professionally with clients and other trades, representing the company well in customers' homes and on commercial sites.
- Maintain tools and equipment and keep the work area tidy throughout each job.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a wood flooring fitter, with a strong portfolio of solid and/or engineered timber installations. Minimum of 3 years expirence.
- Confident in subfloor preparation, moisture testing and the main fixing methods (glue-down, secret-nail, floating).
- Experience setting out and laying parquet herringbone.
- High standard of finish with genuine attention to detail.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Reliable, hardworking and able to work independently or as part of a team.
- Own hand tools not necessary.
- General joinery / second-fix experience.
This role provides an excellent platform for career development within the construction industry. We welcome applications from motivated individuals eager to contribute their skills to high-quality flooring projects.
Please send your CV, a brief note on your wood-flooring experience, and your portfolio photos of previous work to [email protected] or call 0131 285 6435.
Pay: £30,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Experience:
- Hardwood Flooring Installation: 3 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- UK Drivers Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
