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What a tiler does
A tiler sets out and fixes ceramic, porcelain, stone and other tiles to walls and floors, working from a level base with the right adhesive and grout. The role spans bathrooms, kitchens, floors and commercial finishes.
Good tiling depends on careful preparation, accurate setting out and clean cutting around obstacles and edges. In wet areas, attention to waterproofing and grouting keeps the finish durable and sound.
Core responsibilities
- Preparing and levelling surfaces before tiling.
- Setting out tile layouts for an even, balanced finish.
- Cutting tiles to fit edges, corners and obstacles.
- Fixing tiles with the correct adhesive.
- Grouting, sealing and finishing joints.
- Applying waterproofing in wet areas where required.
Skills and qualities
- Accurate setting out and a precise eye.
- Confident, clean tile cutting.
- Knowledge of tiles, adhesives, grouts and substrates.
- Attention to detail and a neat finish.
- Patience and steady, methodical working.
- Reliability and good customer communication.
Typical employers and settings
- Tiling and finishing contractors.
- Construction and refurbishment firms.
- Bathroom and kitchen fit-out companies.
- Maintenance and property-services teams.
- Domestic and commercial clients.
How the role is recruited
- Roles are filled directly or through trade and labour agencies.
- Screening looks at experience, any qualifications and right to work.
- Interviews are practical and may include a sample of work.
- Employers commonly check references and required safety cards.
- Onboarding covers materials, standards and the tasks.
Documents involved
- A job description setting out the tasks and finish standards.
- Proof of relevant tiling experience or qualifications.
- An employment contract or assignment terms for agency work.
- An offer letter confirming role, site and start date.
- Right-to-work and identity checks as required.
- A safety induction and onboarding checklist.
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