Tiler

The duties of a waterproofer and tiler include a wide range of wet-room and tiling work in both new-build and renovation projects. Work areas include bathrooms, toilets, saunas, utility rooms, kitchens, and other interior and exterior spaces requiring tiling.

The duties include:

– Reviewing construction drawings and work instructions

– Protecting the work area and inspecting the condition of the substrate

– Removing old tiles, waterproofing membranes, and other surface materials when necessary

– Cleaning, sanding, levelling, and straightening wall and floor surfaces

– Checking floor slopes and correcting them when necessary

– Applying primers and preparing surfaces

– Waterproofing wet rooms in accordance with the system manufacturers instructions

– Carefully sealing corners, penetrations, joints, and floor drains

– Measuring, planning, setting out, and installing wall and floor tiles

– Cutting, drilling, and fitting tiles

– Preparing and applying tile adhesive

– Grouting tiled surfaces and applying silicone sealant

– Epoxy grouting and other specialist grouting when required

– Cleaning, finishing, and protecting completed surfaces

The work involves handling various types of tiles, including ceramic tiles, clinker tiles, mosaics, and natural-stone tiles. The employee must be able to use the materials, machinery, tools, and equipment required for waterproofing and tiling work.

The position requires care, precision, high-quality workmanship, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. The employee must be able to read construction drawings, take the necessary measurements, follow site schedules, and comply with material manufacturers installation instructions.

Tagged as: Construction & technical engineering, Industrial production & manufacturing, Installation, service & maintenance