Carpet & Flooring Installer
Visa sponsorship
Trade · Christchurch, New Zealand · Full-Time · $25 - $38/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
A growing Christchurch flooring company is hiring at every level: experienced carpet and floor-covering installers, senior hands who can run a job, and keen newcomers. Junior installers, current apprentices and people about to start an apprenticeship may apply, and several strong candidates may be appointed. Work covers homes and light commercial sites in and around the city.
Roles are permanent and full-time: at least 37.5 hours a week, typically 40–42, mostly Monday to Friday with the odd extra stretch. Senior installers own a job from arrival on site to handover and guide a second installer or small crew; trainees learn alongside experienced staff on tasks matched to their ability. AEWV applicants are welcome, including people who need the employer's help (sponsorship) to apply for an Accredited Employer Work Visa, and employment depends on obtaining the right New Zealand work rights.
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Key Responsibilities
- Study the job details and confirm materials, quantities and installation needs.
- Measure, mark out, cut and fit flooring accurately.
- Lay carpet, underlay, trims and accessories.
- Lay sheet vinyl and vinyl plank where competent and trained.
- Prepare floors by smoothing, grinding or levelling where needed, and strip and dispose of old flooring.
- Raise problems with access, preparation, scheduling or site conditions.
- Hold quality high and leave work clean and tidy.
- Deal professionally with customers, builders, site managers and suppliers.
- Record timesheets and job details accurately.
- Move materials, tools and equipment safely, look after tools and follow health and safety rules.
Requirements & Eligibility
- Dependable, punctual and proud of the work, with good communication and a professional manner with customers.
- Works well as part of a team, takes instructions and keeps improving.
- Handles flooring materials safely and copes with the physical side of the job.
- Senior installers hold a full driver licence; juniors and trainees should preferably have a licence, and dependable transport to the agreed meeting point is essential.
- Senior roles need strong carpet installation skills, the ability to run jobs without supervision and the confidence to organise and back up another installer or a small crew.
- Sheet vinyl and vinyl plank installation experience is highly valued.
- Previous flooring experience is not required for trainees, but reliability, willingness to learn, practical interest and a good attitude are essential.
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