A floor layer or carpet fitter puts down floor coverings such as carpet, wood or laminate in domestic and commercial buildings, such as offices, shops and people's homes.
You could be:
The figures below are only a guide. Pay rates vary, depending on:
There is a minimum wage for apprentices in Scotland. As of June 2019 the Building and Allied Trades Joint Industrial Council (BATJIC) rates for a 4-year apprenticeship based on a 39-hour week are:
Year 1 – £200.46
Year 2 – £266.37
Year 3 – £334.23
Year 4 – £353.73 (with SVQ Level 2).
Please note these rates may vary if the Apprentice is 21 years old or over and has completed the first year of their apprenticeship. National Minimum Wage (NMW) and National Living Wage (NLW) will apply.
Qualified floor layers or carpet fitters earn £9.00 to £11.00 an hour. With more experience you can earn £15.00 to £18.00 an hour. If you are self-employed, you could earn more than this.
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Floor layers or carpet fitters usually work for shops, warehouses or specialist flooring contractors but often in a self-employed capacity.
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You need to be able to:
You should have:
After experience you may become a supervisor or an estimator, or move into self-employment.
The following organisations may be able to provide further information.
Construction Industry Training Board (CITB)
Tel: 0344 994 8800
E-mail:
scotland.apprenticeships@citb.co.uk
Website:
http://www.citb.co.uk
Twitter:
@CITB_UK
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/citb.uk/
CITB is the Sector Skills Council which covers a wide range of sectors in the development and maintenance of the built environment. Its careers website (bconstructive.co.uk) provides a wide range of information on jobs in the construction industry.
Flooring Industry Training Association (FITA)
Tel: 0115 9506 836
E-mail:
info@fita.co.uk
Website:
http://www.fita.co.uk
GoConstruct
Website:
https://www.goconstruct.org
Twitter:
@GoConstructUK
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/goconstructuk
Scottish Building Apprenticeship and Training Council (SBATC)
Tel: 0131 556 8866
E-mail:
registrar@sbatc.co.uk
Website:
http://www.sbatc.co.uk