Flooring Installer (Bodenleger)

Core responsibilities (Flooring Installer)

• Prepare subfloors: check flatness, clean, prime, and apply smoothing/levelling compounds.
• Install LVT/LVP, laminate, carpet tiles or sheet goods according to manufacturer specs and site tolerances.
• Measure, cut, and fit edges, skirting, thresholds, transitions, and expansion joints cleanly.
• Work with adhesives and materials safely (ventilation, PPE, correct trowels, curing times).
• Coordinate with foreman and other trades to protect finished areas and avoid rework.
• Follow German construction site rules (PPE, access control, waste segregation, safety briefings).

What “good” looks like on a German site

Clean lines, correct expansion gaps, tight transitions, and documented prep steps. Most flooring issues start before the first plank goes down—so subfloor checks and moisture control are non-negotiable.

Short profile of a strong applicant

This is the type of flooring installer who typically performs well on fast-paced Germany projects with international teams:

• 2+ years of hands-on flooring installation (LVT/LVP, laminate, carpet tiles; industrial floors are a plus).
• Comfortable with subfloor preparation (primers, levelling compounds, sanding, patching).
• Reads drawings or clear site instructions; measures accurately and works to tolerance.
• Understands adhesives, open times, rolling/pressing, and curing constraints.
• Works clean: protects finished areas, labels materials, controls waste.
• Reliable site discipline (PPE, punctuality, teamwork, consistent output).

Non-negotiables for screening

• A complete CV in English (PDF preferred) — required for review.
• Real project examples (locations, months/years, flooring systems installed, tools used).
• Readiness for German site rules and quality control checks.

Technical requirements and tools

Flooring systems you should recognize

• LVT/LVP (click and glue-down), laminate, carpet tiles; sheet goods/linoleum are a strong advantage.
• Transitions, skirting, profiles, expansion joints, edge finishing standards.
• Basic industrial flooring awareness (surface prep, primers, coating logic) is a plus.

Tools you should be comfortable with

• Measuring & layout: laser/line, square, chalk line, tape, marking tools.
• Cutting: knife sets, guillotine/shear, jigsaw/circular saw (where applicable), hole/edge finishing tools.
• Prep: scraper, sanding tools, mixing drill, trowels, rollers, spacers, tapping blocks.
• Protection & finish: underlays, moisture barriers (when specified), protective foils, profile cutters.

Site sets vary. If you own your personal hand tools, list them clearly in your CV. It speeds up matching.

Prepare these before applying

• CV in English (PDF) + current phone/WhatsApp contact
• Passport scan + current location (country/city)
• Certificates/licenses (if you have them)
• Short project list: locations, dates, flooring systems, tasks, tools
• Reference contact (optional but helpful)

Strong documentation reduces verification time and improves response rates.

Fast, structured application

1. Create/Upload your CV: mavial.pl/en/cv.html
2. Send your profile via the contact page: mavial.pl/kontakt.html
3. We check fit, verify documents, and contact you if your profile matches active demand.

No CV — no review. This rule protects processing time and ensures fair screening.

Minimum wage compliance from 01.01.2026

All figures on this page are gross (brutto). From 1 January 2026, Germany’s statutory minimum wage is €13.90 gross per hour. Any deployment must respect at least this legal floor.

What impacts your gross rate

• Proven experience with LVT/linoleum/sheet goods, pattern layout, and high-finish detailing
• Ability to do subfloor prep independently (levelling, primers, moisture logic)
• Output consistency and quality control track record
• Basic German for safety briefings and coordination (advantage, not always mandatory)

Overtime, night work, travel reimbursements, accommodation terms, and per-diems (if used) are always project-specific and stated in writing.

When the employer is a Polish company on Germany projects

Many projects are organized with operational support from a Polish company while the work is performed on German construction sites. In practice, that means structured onboarding, documented assignments, and compliance steps that are handled before deployment.

What you can expect (typical)

• Clear project assignment: location, start date, scope, and site contact/foreman.
• Identity and document verification before travel (CV must match real experience).
• Work time discipline: daily start/finish, breaks, and site access rules.
• Payroll transparency: payslips, gross calculation logic, and documented deductions (when applicable).
• Accommodation/logistics may be arranged depending on the project (rules vary by site and season).

Important compliance note (general)

Cross-border project work can require additional documentation (depending on nationality, contract type, and project model). If you need help understanding the Polish work-permit side (PL processes), use: https://mavial.pl/zezwolenie.html.

This section is informational and not legal advice. Final rules depend on your nationality, documents, and the competent authorities.