Skilled Concrete Finisher
Agency: Search Consultancy
Location: Hartlepool & Teesside
Search Consultancy is looking for a Skilled Concrete Finisher to join our busy civils and groundworks teams across Hartlepool. We are partnering with leading concrete specialists and major industrial contractors who require precision and durability on high-spec floors, slabs, and external hardstandings.
If you are a specialist who thrives in a productivity-driven environment and can deliver perfectly level, durable, and aesthetically sound finishes under tight pour schedules, we have immediate starts available now.
The Role
* Screeding & Leveling: Expertly striking off and leveling fresh concrete to specific falls and tolerances using manual and powered screeds.
* Power Floating: Operating walk-behind or ride-on power floats to achieve high-tolerance, "super-flat" industrial floor finishes.
* Surface Texturing: Applying various finishes including brush, tamping, and chevron textures for external roads and walkways.
* Edging & Jointing: Precision hand-tooling of edges and the installation of expansion joints to prevent cracking and ensure structural integrity.
* Curing & Sealing: Applying curing compounds and surface hardeners to ensure the long-term strength and finish of the slab.
* Productivity Driven: We need Finishers used to the physical demands and time-sensitive nature of large pours who can ensure a "right first time" result before the mix sets.
Requirements
* Qualifications: NVQ Level 2 in Specialized Concrete Occupations is highly desirable.
* CSCS Card: A valid Blue or Gold Skilled Worker card is mandatory.
* Tools & PPE: Full professional kit (including floats, edges, and hand tools) and standard 5-point PPE.
* Experience: Proven track record in industrial flooring, reinforced concrete (RC) frames, or large-scale external civils projects.
* Reliability: Must be able to work flexible hours to suit pour schedules and weather conditions.
* Right to Work: Must have a valid right to work in the UK.
Why Work With Search?
* Steady Pipeline: We work with the biggest names in North East infrastructure; when one pour is finished, we aim to move you straight to the next project in the Hartlepool or Teesside area.
* Weekly Pay: Reliable, on-time payments every Friday via CIS, PAYE, or Umbrella.
* Teesside Experts: Our dedicated construction desk ensures you stay busy on local sites across Hartlepool, Stockton, and the surrounding areas.
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age