Skilled Plasterer
Agency: Search Consultancy
Location: Hartlepool & Teesside
Search Consultancy is looking for a Skilled Plasterer to join our busy internal finishing teams across Hartlepool. We are partnering with leading regional contractors and high-end residential developers who require a flawless, "paint-ready" finish on both large-scale new builds and commercial refurbishments.
If you are a specialist who thrives in a productivity-driven environment and can deliver perfectly flat, smooth surfaces across various substrates, we have immediate starts and long-term runs of work available now.
The Role
* Skimming & Finishing: Expert application of finishing plaster to plasterboard and prepared masonry to achieve a high-quality, snag-free surface.
* Two-Coat Work: Application of backing coats (float) followed by a setting coat (set) to provide a durable and level internal finish.
* Dry Lining & Tacking: Assisting with the fixing of plasterboards and thermal laminates where required to ensure a seamless transition to plastering.
* Coving & Rendering: Installation of decorative coving and, where specified, the application of internal or external sand and cement renders.
* Productivity Driven: We need Plasterers used to the physical demands of high-volume plot finishing who can maintain a clean workspace and hit strict handover deadlines.
Requirements
* Qualifications: NVQ Level 2 in Plastering is highly desirable.
* CSCS Card: A valid Blue or Gold Skilled Worker card is mandatory.
* Tools & PPE: Full professional kit (including a range of trowels, hawks, mixers, and steps) and standard 5-point PPE.
* Experience: Proven track record in residential new-build finishing or fast-paced commercial internal fit-outs.
* Reliability: Must be able to work efficiently as part of a finishing gang to ensure the following trades can stay on schedule.
* 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 construction; when one project is skimmed and signed off, we aim to move you straight to the next project in the Hartlepool 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