Carpet fitting jobs in Gateshead

Overview

Experienced Carpet Fitter

1OAK Projects | Newcastle & Northumberland

£22.50–£27.50 per hour | 40 hours per week | Self-employed CIS contractorVan and mileage support can be supplied

We’re looking for an experienced carpet fitter to join the 1OAK family, working on high-end homes, bespoke interiors and refurbishment projects.

This is an opportunity for a long-term role within a friendly, skilled team that takes pride in its work. We need someone who understands quality flooring, enjoys solving the details and delivers a consistently excellent finish.

The role

You’ll take responsibility for carpet installations across our projects, from checking site conditions and preparing for fitting through to the finished installation. Work will include rooms, staircases, runners and bespoke flooring details, with a particular focus on premium carpets and natural materials.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Fitting carpets to a high standard, with careful attention to seams, pattern alignment, stairs, edges and transitions.
• Working confidently with wool carpets and natural floor coverings, including jute, seagrass and similar specialist materials.
• Understanding and installing appropriate fitting systems, including glue-down and double-stick systems.
• Selecting suitable underlays, adhesives, grippers, transition bars, strips and trims.
• Measuring and planning installations to minimise waste and achieve the best finish.
• Coordinating stair runners, whipping, binding and bespoke rug-making requirements, whether completed in-house or through specialist suppliers.
• Communicating clearly with our site teams, designers and clients.
• Protecting finished work and keeping sites tidy and organised.

Experience we’re looking for

You should be a capable, knowledgeable fitter who can work independently while being a reliable part of the wider team.

You’ll need:

• Proven experience fitting carpets in high-end residential settings.
• A sound understanding of carpet types, natural flooring and their different installation requirements.
• The ability to assess subfloor conditions and identify preparation requirements before fitting.
• Pride in your workmanship and an eye for detail.
• Good communication, teamwork and a professional approach in clients’ homes.
• CIS registration and availability for 40 hours per week.

Rates and progression

From £22.50 per hour for an experienced fitter who can independently deliver work to the standard we expect.

Up to £27.50 per hour for someone who can also take responsibility for estimating, material take-offs and ordering, managing materials and waste, coordinating installations, and training or mentoring others.

Additional skills welcome

Experience with self-levelling compounds, subfloor preparation, LVT or other floor coverings would be a real advantage, but is not essential.

We would also welcome skills in joinery, logistics, deliveries or driving a large van with the appropriate licence. A willingness to contribute across the wider 1OAK business will help create a varied, long-term role with us.

What we offer

• 40 hours per week, with the opportunity for an ongoing, long-term relationship.
• Hourly rates reflecting your experience and level of responsibility.
• Van and mileage support available by agreement.
• Interesting projects using quality materials.
• The opportunity to develop your role and help train others.
• A supportive team that values craftsmanship, reliability and working well together.

To apply, please get in touch with details of your experience, availability and examples or photographs of your previous work.

Duties

• Measure rooms, assess subfloors and plan carpet layouts, checking schematics and identifying any preparation needed before fitting.
• Prepare surfaces, cut and position carpet, secure edges and finish joins carefully, using hand tools and power tools appropriately.
• Coordinate with colleagues and customers about access, materials and progress, and keep the work area organised throughout the job.
• Check the finished installation, address snags and tidy the space before handing it over.
• Your impact: Accurate fitting gives customers a comfortable, well-finished floor and helps colleagues complete projects smoothly.

Requirements

Required: Practical ability to measure accurately, prepare surfaces, handle carpet and use hand tools safely, with care for detail and a tidy finish. Preferred: Construction experience, including carpentry or construction painting, confidence using power tools and the ability to read schematics; these strengths can support efficient preparation and fitting.

Pay: £22.50-£27.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Work Location: In person