Flooring Installer – Residential & Commercial

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Flooring Installer to join Flooring Xtra’s Invercargill and Winton teams. The role involves installing a variety of residential and commercial flooring products, ensuring high‑quality workmanship and customer satisfaction.

Key responsibilities

• Install carpet, engineered timber, laminate, luxury vinyl tile (LVT) and vinyl flooring in both domestic and commercial settings.
• Perform thermal welding of commercial vinyl flooring and install wall, counter and bench coverings.
• Prepare sub‑floors, measure, cut and fix underlay, and remove existing flooring and baseboards.
• Fit bars, nosings, edge trims and cut shapes around fixtures.
• Inspect, repair and level substrates before fitting new floor coverings.
• Remove furniture, dispose of old materials and maintain a clean work environment.

Required profile

• Proven experience installing a range of flooring types.
• Physically fit, reliable and able to work independently or as part of a team.
• High level of integrity, professionalism and respect for customers’ homes.

Required skills

• Carpet installation (including textured carpet).
• Engineered timber and laminate installation.
• LVT and vinyl installation with thermal welding.
• Floor preparation and substrate repair.
• Measuring, cutting and fixing underlay materials.
• Installing bars, nosings and edge trims.
• Wall, counter and bench covering installation.

What we offer

• Opportunity to work with a leading regional flooring retailer.
• Varied residential and commercial projects across Southland.
• Supportive team environment with ongoing training.