FLOOR MATCH PTY LTD is seeking a skilled and reliable Floor Finisher to join its flooring operations in Queensland. The successful candidate will be responsible for measuring, preparing, installing, repairing and finishing a range of floor coverings in residential and commercial environments.

The role requires practical trade skills, accurate measurement and cutting, careful surface preparation, safe use of flooring tools and equipment, and a strong focus on workmanship, quality and customer satisfaction. The position will work with flooring products including timber, hybrid, laminate and vinyl, together with associated preparation and finishing activities.

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration based on skills and experience
• Full-time, stable employment opportunity
• Work across a variety of residential and commercial flooring projects
• Opportunity to work with a growing Queensland flooring business
• Supportive and professional work environment
• Modern flooring products, tools and installation equipment
• Opportunities to develop and broaden flooring trade skills
• Long-term career development opportunities

Task & responsibilities

• Measure areas to be covered and review plans, job specifications and site requirements to estimate flooring materials and quantities.
• Inspect work areas and prepare subfloors by cleaning, levelling, repairing imperfections and removing existing trims or coverings where required.
• Measure, mark, cut and trim flooring materials accurately to suit room dimensions, layouts, fixtures and design requirements.
• Measure, cut and install appropriate underlay materials before laying floor coverings.
• Install timber, hybrid, laminate, vinyl and other resilient floor coverings in accordance with manufacturer requirements and job specifications.
• Match flooring patterns, grain direction and joins, and cut around fixtures, corners, doorways and other obstructions.
• Secure floor coverings using appropriate adhesives, fasteners, click-lock systems or other approved installation methods.
• Fit skirting, transition strips, trims and edge profiles at doorways and other finishing points.
• Sand, stain and apply finishing coatings to timber flooring where required.
• Repair, replace or refinish damaged, worn or defective flooring and ensure completed work meets required quality standards.
• Use hand tools, power tools, sanding equipment and other flooring machinery safely and correctly.
• Maintain clean, safe and organised work areas and dispose of waste materials appropriately.
• Follow workplace health and safety, manufacturer instructions and applicable site requirements.
• Inspect completed flooring for alignment, joins, edges, surface quality and overall finish before handover.
• Communicate professionally with supervisors, installers, customers and other trades on site.

Qualification & experience

• AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV in a relevant flooring/trade discipline.
• Minimum 1 years  of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification.
• Demonstrated practical experience in measuring, cutting, preparing, installing and repairing floor coverings.
• Experience with timber, hybrid, laminate and/or vinyl flooring is highly regarded.
• Ability to read job specifications, measurements, plans and flooring layouts.
• Competence in using flooring hand tools, power tools and installation equipment safely.
• Good understanding of subfloor preparation, underlay, adhesives, trims and finishing techniques.
• Strong attention to detail, workmanship and quality control.
• Ability to work independently and as part of an installation team.
• Good communication, reliability and time-management skills.
• Ability and willingness to work a minimum of 38 ordinary hours per week, with reasonable additional hours as required by operational needs.
• Relevant registration, licensing or site-specific requirements must be met where applicable.