Carpet Layer
The Opportunity
This Auckland flooring business is family owned, part of a national network and known for quality work. It wants a Carpet Layer who can be trusted alone in a client's home and who will stay for the long term.
Reading the brief, three things stand out: solid experience with wool and textured ranges, clean floor preparation and uplift, and the patience to bring an apprentice along. Jobs are residential and commercial, run from one base, with installs for a sister store too, Monday to Friday and a couple of Saturdays monthly. The employer is accredited, so sponsorship on an AEWV is available.
To stand out, mirror the listed duties in your application and give concrete examples of finishes you are proud of and how you handle customers on site.
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Key Responsibilities
- Handle carpet installation on home and commercial sites, start to finish
- Prepare floors and uplift old coverings, meeting industry and manufacturer standards on every lay
- Take ownership of your job list and keep customers comfortable while you work in their homes
- Guide an apprentice through daily tasks on the tools
- Support the sister store with its installs
Requirements & Eligibility
- At least 3 years' carpet laying experience on your record
- Strong track record on textured and wool carpets
- Confident handling floor prep, uplift and installing to industry and manufacturer standards
- Finishes to a high standard and takes pride in the work
- Reliable and organised, comfortable running your own jobs
- Polite and professional when in customers' homes
- Keen to mentor and support an apprentice
- Can work a couple of Saturdays a month
- Holds a Full NZ driver licence
- Happy to start from the same base each day
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please follow these instructions carefully:
- Send your CV to our team by email: Apply by email.
- Ensure your CV includes all relevant professional information.
- Subject Line: Please mention the position you are applying for (Carpet Layer) in the email subject.
- Include at least two professional work references on your CV.
- Attach copies of your skills assessment and trade certificates if available.
- Attach a clear copy of your passport.
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