Access floorer

What does an access floorer do?

As an access floorer, you will be responsible for installing raised flooring in a variety of different settings. Duties may include using specialist tools and understanding the requirements of the business you are working in. You could also be required to work evenings or weekends depending on the job you are doing.

The role of an access floorer involves the following duties:  

• Working alongside contractors and other construction workers
• Providing solutions and strategies to clients
• Interpreting drawings
• Cleaning areas where flooring will be installed
• Gluing and nailing floor coverings into place
• Using specialist tools and access flooring techniques
• Visiting and assessing potential new projects.

How to become an access floorer

There are several routes to becoming an access floorer. You could do a college course, an apprenticeship, or on-the-job training.

You should explore these routes to becoming an access floorer to find out which is the right one for you. Although some of these options have certain qualification requirements, many employers are more interested in people who are enthusiastic, willing to learn and can follow instructions.

You may need a Construction Skills Certification Scheme card to work on a construction site. 

College

You may need to attend a specialist college or training provider to start your studies.

• Equivalent entry requirements explained
• Find a course near you
• Funding advice 

Apprenticeship

An apprenticeship with an access flooring company is a good way into the industry.

Apprenticeships are open to anyone over the age of 16. As an apprentice, you will be fully employed by your company and expected to work a minimum of 30 hours a week. Your time will be split between on-the-job experience and a college or training provider.

• Guide to apprenticeships

Work

If you have some basic experience, you could apply directly to an access flooring company to gain onsite experience as an access floorer. You might start out as an assistant to a more experienced access floorer and progress as your abilities improve. 

Work experience

Work experience is essential to gaining employment within the construction industry. You could gain this at school, or by working weekends and holidays with a company or relative who works as an access floorer. Potential employers will always be pleased to see work experience listed on your CV.

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Skills 

Additional skills which may benefit anyone considering a job as an access floorer include: 

• Working on-site
• Manual tasks
• Ability to understand the needs of a business
• Ability to interpret drawings.

How much could you earn as an access floorer?

The expected salary for an access floorer varies as you become more experienced. 

• Newly trained access floorers can start at £25,000
• Trained access floorers with experience can earn up to £35,000*
• Self-employed access floorers set their own pay rates. 

Salaries depend on location, employer, level of responsibility, any overtime you may do, and whether you have completed and industry recognised training route.