Offshore Floor Layer (Ad-Hoc)

Job Introduction

We are looking for an experienced Offshore Floor Layer to join our Ad-Hoc pool to undertake offshore surveys in order to identify any flooring issues, develop scope of works, material take-offs, tools and consumables required to undertake works; to undertake a variety of flooring works offshore to various areas within the living quarters – i.e., galleys, mess halls, cabins, wet rooms, corridors, offices and communal/recreation areas;  and who will ensure that all flooring works are undertaken to a high quality and carried out in a safe and compliant manner.

Role Responsibility

• Undertaking offshore surveys and be able to identify any issues with common flooring types such as vinyl, ceramic tiles, screed systems and resin/epoxy systems
• Taking-off materials required as part of any survey and knowledge of common flooring manufacturers products and materials for use offshore
• Assisting the warehouse and logistics team with identifying appropriate tools, materials and consumables for associated works offshore
• Uplifting existing flooring finishes, inclusive of deck screeds where required
• Applying of primer or rust inhibitor to existing decks where required
• Laying of deck screeds and self-levelling screeds
• Fitting of vinyl flooring – inclusive of application of vinyl adhesive, coved upstands and associated welding
• Fitting of luxury vinyl flooring tiles – inclusive of application of LVT adhesive and sealer
• Fitting of carpet tiles – inclusive of application of carpet tile adhesive or tackifier
• Installation of ceramic tiles – inclusive of application of tile adhesive, tiled upstands and grouting
• Laying of resin / epoxy flooring – inclusive of application of non-slip coating and sealer
• Fitting of various flooring types to stairwells – inclusive of installation of stair nosings and trims
• Ability to undertake any flooring repairs as deemed necessary
• Fitting of floor skirtings – inclusive of sit-on, coved and tiled
• Installing Altro Whiterock hygienic wall cladding
• Assisting of trades as required

The Ideal Candidate

• Practical trades skills, including working knowledge of offshore compliance and construction standards best practice
• Confident and with an ability to work unsupervised and work on own initiative
• Demonstrate commitment to working safely at all times
• IT literate with experience of using Microsoft Office applications (for the purposes of survey and trip reports)
• Ability to self-manage and self-plan workload to meet set deadlines
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and team members
• Ability to work with other team members/disciplines and in a multi-cultural environment
• Has a desire to learn and develop within the role
• Practical experience of working with safe systems of work and following procedures

Package Description

• £250 -  £300 per day depending on experience
• 12 hours per day/ 7days per week (whilst offshore at client site)
• Offshore trips of up to 21 days

About the Company

Why choose Sodexo?

You don’t just join Sodexo, you belong.   

What do we mean when we say belong?  

It’s simple. You create a company where everyone is respected and feels that their ideas count. You take care of the quality of life of your people. You make your workplace inclusive, encouraging people to bring their whole self to work every day. That’s our philosophy in a nutshell.   

A career at Sodexo won’t tie you down, it actively encourages your progress. The diverse range of roles we offer is truly infinite. Whatever your skills, experience or passion, you’ll be encouraged and supported to have a fulfilling career.  

We are committed to being an inclusive employer; we welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Working Parents, Sodexo Disability, So together, generations and origins.  We have also launched Be Heard which is an employee network designed to bring black colleagues together (virtually) to bring about positive change.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.   

We are building on our support to the Armed Forces community through the development of specific pathways within our recruitment process to support ex-forces personnel and reservists, those applying for jobs with us who meet the ideal candidate criteria for the role advertised are guaranteed to progress to the selection process.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.