Ceramic Wall & Floor Tiling Apprenticeship
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Company: P PLUNKETT TILING CONTRACTORS LTD
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Location: NE42 6PQ
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Construction and the built environment
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Ref: NAS-2000045794
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Application Deadline Date: 31/08/2026
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Start Date: 01/10/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 4:30pm. The hours of work may vary depending on the job. Flexibility is expected regarding out of hours working. Some projects involve working & staying away from home during the working week (once qualified).
Brief Description
We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join our team.This Apprenticeship will teach you that tilers need to work with great precision and work to the requirements of the client. Accurate measurements & cutting skills are critical.If you have an eye for detail & a willingness to learn this apprenticeship might be for you.
Training to be Provided
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
Future Prospects
- Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Wall & Floor Tiling (Construction).
- Full time permanent job woth established Company offering job security and attractive earning potential.
Vacancy Detail
During the Level 2 Apprenticeship in tiling, you will learn various aspects of wall and floor tiling skills including:
Work Methods - This is where you will learn how to handle your tools of the trade and how to work safely in accordance with Health and Safety legislation. You will also learn different methods and techniques for working with various materials.
Identify and Respond to Customer Needs - Being a good tiler is not just about having the skills needed to cut and create various patterns. You need to be able to listen to customers and take on board what they want. You will learn different listening and questioning techniques for this.
Construction Industry and Building Methods - You will learn different methods depending on the types of buildings you are working in. For example, different methods and materials for commercial properties compared to heritage work.
Product and Specification Information - You will learn how to interpret technical data and how to prepare and work with different materials.
Preparation and Application and Removal - You will learn how to estimate the number of tiles that might be required for particular wall and floor tiling jobs. You will also learn about difficulties that may arise and how to deal with them - tiling wet rooms, for example, or tiling with underfloor heating.