Apprentice Floorlayer

LANGAN CARPETS & INTERIORS LTD

SUTTON COLDFIELD (B75 5AL)

Closes on Friday 16 October 2026

Posted on 3 September 2026

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Summary

As an Apprentice Floorlayer, the successful candidate will work alongside experienced floorlayers, learning how to install a variety of flooring products including carpets, vinyl and luxury vinyl tiles (LVT). No previous experience is needed—just a positive attitude, willingness to learn and pride in doing a good job.

Wage

£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course
Floorlayer - textile and resilient (level 2)
Hours
Monday to Friday 7.30am to 4.30pm.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 2 November 2026

Duration

2 years

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

The apprentice will learn how to:

  • Prepare floors ready for installation, including cleaning and levelling subfloors.
  • Measure rooms and help calculate the materials needed for each job.
  • Install carpets, vinyl flooring and luxury vinyl tiles (LVT) to a high standard.
  • Use specialist flooring tools and equipment safely and correctly.
  • Handle and transport flooring materials carefully.
  • Work alongside experienced floorlayers to complete installations in customers' homes.
  • Keep work areas clean, tidy and safe.
  • Follow health and safety procedures at all times.
  • Provide friendly and professional customer service.
  • Attend apprenticeship training and complete coursework and assessments.

Where you'll work

1 CREMORNE WALK
CREMORNE ROAD
SUTTON COLDFIELD
B75 5AL

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

WEBS TRAINING LIMITED

Training course

Floorlayer - textile and resilient (level 2)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Comply with health and safety regulations, standards and guidance.
  • Select and use safety control equipment, use personal protective equipment (PPE) and respiratory protective equipment (RPE).
  • Verbally communicate with others: For example, employers, colleagues, clients, other trades.
  • Use written or digital methods to communicate with others.
  • Calculate material quantities, qualities and select required resources.
  • Select and use textile and resilient floorcovering tools and equipment.
  • Remove and dispose of existing floorcovering.
  • Isolate, protect and prepare the work area.
  • Test the subfloor condition prior to the application of the smoothing compound and fabricated underlayment: for example, remove surface contaminants and laitance, mix and apply moisture control systems, application of primers.
  • Prepare the sub floor for the floorcovering: for example, installation of fabricated underlayments, mixing and application of smoothing compounds, installation of sheet membranes.
  • Interpret and use information from drawings, specifications, work instructions.
  • Carry out remedial works on textile and resilient flooring.
  • Comply with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. Segregate resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
  • Carry out pre-user checks, use and maintain plant and equipment. Escalate defects or faults.
  • Store tools, materials and equipment.
  • Measures, marks and sets out floorcoverings.
  • Use of tools and equipment required for the preparation and installation of resilient and textile floorcovering including setting out, stretching, cutting, adhesives, joining and finishing.
  • Determine correct textile pile direction for the installation area.
  • Carry out pattern matching for textile or resilient floorcovering.
  • Apply installation techniques for underlayments for textile floorcoverings.
  • Applies installation technique for resilient sheet for example tiled, flat fit, site formed (cap and cove) and joins.
  • Applies installation techniques for textile floorcovering, for example woven secondary backed, broadloom sheet.
  • Applies installation techniques for finishing accessories for example, thresholds, skirtings, profiles, stair nosings and trims.
  • Set out horizontal, inclined, stepped and shaped or coved surface, patterned and non-patterned materials.
  • Resolves problems with timber subflooring prior to a flooring installation.
  • Comply with health and safety regulations, standards and guidance.
  • Select and use safety control equipment, use personal protective equipment (PPE) and respiratory protective equipment (RPE).
  • Verbally communicate with others: For example, employers, colleagues, clients, other trades.
  • Use written or digital methods to communicate with others.
  • Calculate material quantities, qualities and select required resources.
  • Select and use textile and resilient floorcovering tools and equipment.
  • Remove and dispose of existing floorcovering.
  • Isolate, protect and prepare the work area.
  • Test the subfloor condition prior to the application of the smoothing compound and fabricated underlayment: for example, remove surface contaminants and laitance, mix and apply moisture control systems, application of primers.
  • Prepare the sub floor for the floorcovering: for example, installation of fabricated underlayments, mixing and application of smoothing compounds, installation of sheet membranes.
  • Interpret and use information from drawings, specifications, work instructions.
  • Carry out remedial works on textile and resilient flooring.
  • Comply with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. Segregate resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
  • Carry out pre-user checks, use and maintain plant and equipment. Escalate defects or faults.
  • Store tools, materials and equipment.
  • Measures, marks and sets out floorcoverings.
  • Use of tools and equipment required for the preparation and installation of resilient and textile floorcovering including setting out, stretching, cutting, adhesives, joining and finishing.
  • Determine correct textile pile direction for the installation area.
  • Carry out pattern matching for textile or resilient floorcovering.
  • Apply installation techniques for underlayments for textile floorcoverings.
  • Applies installation technique for resilient sheet for example tiled, flat fit, site formed (cap and cove) and joins.
  • Applies installation techniques for textile floorcovering, for example woven secondary backed, broadloom sheet.
  • Applies installation techniques for finishing accessories for example, thresholds, skirtings, profiles, stair nosings and trims.
  • Set out horizontal, inclined, stepped and shaped or coved surface, patterned and non-patterned materials.
  • Resolves problems with timber subflooring prior to a flooring installation.

Training schedule

During your Level 2 Floor Layer apprenticeship programme you will receive training both off and on-the-job. You will be trained at the employer within the workplace and also at Webs Training in Beeston on a block release basis for a week at a time every 10 weeks, costs are covered by the employer.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working
  • Keen to learn and develop
  • Enjoys practical work
  • Hardworking
  • Punctual
  • Reliable

Other requirements

  • An interest in construction, home improvement or interior design.
  • A full UK driving licence or willingness to learn to drive in the future.
  • Willing to travel to different job locations.

About this employer

Langan Carpets & Interiors has built an excellent reputation for quality flooring and outstanding customer service. As a trusted family business, the company takes pride in helping customers choose and install flooring that suits their homes and lifestyles.

The team believes in doing every job to the highest standard and enjoys sharing its knowledge with the next generation of flooring professionals. An apprentice joining Langan Carpets & Interiors will become part of a supportive business that values hard work, craftsmanship and personal development, providing the skills and experience needed to build a successful long-term career.

Company benefits

  • Earn while you learn with a recognised apprenticeship.
  • Full training from experienced professional floorlayers.
  • Support throughout the Level 2 Floorlayer Apprenticeship.
  • The opportunity to work with premium flooring products and well-known brands.
  • A friendly, supportive team environment.
  • A varied role where no two days are the same.
  • PPE and any specialist equipment required for the role.

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

Excellent opportunities to progress into a qualified floorlayer position after successfully completing the apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

WEBS TRAINING LIMITED

Emma Dougan

e.dougan@webstraining.com

07974 986903

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000051566.

Apply now

Closes on Friday 16 October 2026