_{31st March, 2026}

Location: Tauranga
Type: Full-time, Permanent
Pay Range: $30 – $35 per hour
Days: Monday to Friday (some Saturdays will be required)
Hours: Guaranteed 30 hours

The Company:
With many years of experience installing carpet and flooring, our client is a trusted local provider delivering professional flooring solutions. The business is known for its quality workmanship, efficient site practices, and commitment to customer satisfaction across residential and commercial projects.

The Role:
The Flooring Installer is responsible for preparing floors and installing carpet to a professional standard. This role involves site preparation, carpet uplifting, underlay installation, carpet laying, seaming, stretching, trimming, and final finishing. You will work as part of a team, following job plans and ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

Responsibilities will include:

• Loading materials at the depot and transporting them safely to site
• Conducting site safety assessments and checking plans on arrival
• Uplifting old carpet, underlay, and smoothedge
• Preparing subfloors, including sweeping, inspection, and reporting issues
• Installing smoothedge, naplock bars, and underlay
• Laying, cutting, joining, stretching, and fitting new carpet
• Installing trims and transition bars and rehanging doors
• Performing quality checks to ensure joins, tension, and finish are correct
• Cleaning the site, removing waste, and returning materials to the depot
• Completing job sheets and required documentation
• Working in a clean, organised, and safe environment
• Measure floor areas accurately to determine material requirements

Requirements:

• At least 3 years’ relevant flooring or carpet installation experience
• Ability to install carpet to a high professional standard
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow plans and instructions
• Physically fit and capable of manual handling
• Team player with a valid driver’s licence
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test
• Have a clean police record with no charges pending
• Relevant flooring certificates or qualifications are highly regarded

To Apply:
If you are a skilled Flooring Installer looking for a rewarding opportunity to join a professional team, we encourage you to apply.
Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience.

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