Floorers and wall tilers

£27,114

Average salary

Average annual salary UK 2020 | Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

45 hours

Average weekly hours

Average weekly hours UK 2019 | Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

4.4%

Unemployment rate

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Definition: Floorers and wall tilers

*SOC Code (Standard Occupational Classification): 5322

Floorers and wall tilers lay composition mixtures (other than mastic asphalt) to form flooring, plan, fit and secure carpet, underlay and linoleum and cover and decorate walls and floors with terrazzo and granolithic mixtures, tiles and mosaic panels.

Common tasks include:

examines drawings and specifications to determine job requirements;
cleans floor surface, fixes wooden laying guides and mixes, pours and levels granite and terrazzo mixtures, bitumen, synthetic resin or other composition mixtures to form flooring;
examines premises to plan suitable layout and cuts, lays and secures underlay, carpet and linoleum;
finishes covering by rolling, smoothing, grouting or polishing;
mixes cement screed or other adhesive, cuts and positions floor and wall tiles and checks alignment of tiling with spirit level.

Qualifications

There are no formal academic entry requirements, though GCSEs/S grades are advantageous. Entry is typically through an apprenticeship or traineeship approved by ConstructionSkills leading to an NVQ/SVQ in General Construction at Level 3.

*Introduced in 1990, SOC is a multi-purpose common classification of occupations in UK. Jobs are defined in terms of skill level and skill content, including qualifications, training and work experience.

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Alternative & related job titles: Floorers and wall tilers

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