Ceramic Tiler

Search; North East; On-site; GBP 60,890,000 - 82,380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly payroll (CIS)

Long-term project continuity

North East regional support

Job summary

Search Consultancy is recruiting an experienced Ceramic Tiler for a prime commercial contract in Newcastle upon Tyne. You will be responsible for wall and floor tiling across washrooms and communal areas, ensuring high-spec finishes and correct substrate prep.

The role offers top market pay at 25.00 per hour (CIS), full-time hours Monday to Friday, and long-term project continuity with a reputable regional contractor. Must have CSCS Blue/Gold and right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• CSCS Blue or Gold Card (Skilled Worker/Advanced Craft) required.
• Proven track record in commercial wall and floor tiling (ceramic/porcelain/vitreous).
• Full professional tiling tool kit and PPE required.
• Reliable transport to site daily.

Responsibilities

• Prepare substrates, check level/plumb, apply waterproofing as needed.
• Set out, cut and fit ceramic/porcelain tiles to drawings.
• Make precise cuts around fixtures using wet saws/rail cutters.
• Adhesive beds, grout, silicone seal, movement joints to high-standard.

Skills

CSCS Card

Trade Background

Transport

Right to Work

Tools

Wet tile cutter

Manual rail cutter

Notched trowels

Laser levels

Job description

Job Opportunity: Commercial Ceramic Tiler

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

Pay Rate: 25.00 per hour (CIS)

Hours: Full-time (40+ hours per week, Monday - Friday)

Duration: Ongoing contract

The Opportunity

Are you a skilled Wall & Floor Tiler looking to secure a high-earning rate on a prime commercial development in Tyneside?

Search Consultancy is recruiting an experienced Ceramic Tiler for an active commercial contract in Newcastle upon Tyne. Paying a top-tier 25.00 per hour (CIS), this role offers excellent site continuity and high weekly hours for a detail-oriented tradesperson capable of delivering clean, high-spec commercial finishes.

If you hold a valid Blue or Gold CSCS card, take pride in precise substrate prep and flawless tiling layouts, and want top market pay with an established regional main contractor, we want to hear from you.

Your Role & Responsibilities

Working alongside interior fit-out supervisors and drylining teams, you will execute commercial wall and floor tiling across washrooms, communal areas, and feature spaces:

• Substrate Preparation: Checking surfaces for level and plumb, priming substrates, and applying tanking/waterproofing membrane systems where required.
• Ceramic & Porclain Installation: Setting out, cutting, and laying ceramic, porcelain, or vitreous wall and floor tiles strictly to architectural drawings and layout specifications.
• Precision Cutting & Fitting: Scribing and executing clean, accurate cuts around pipework, drainage outlets, sanitary ware, electrical outlets, and expansion joints using wet saws and rail cutters.
• Adhesive & Grouting: Mixing and applying appropriate adhesive beds for commercial traffic, as well as grouting, silicone sealing, and dressing movement joints to a pristine, uniform standard.
• Quality Assurance: Ensuring consistent tile gaps, seamless alignment, flat planes (no lipage), and keeping finished surfaces clean and free of adhesive residue.

What We're Looking For

To satisfy commercial site access rules and quality standards, applicants must possess:

• CSCS Card: A valid Blue (Skilled Worker) or Gold (Advanced Craft / NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Wall & Floor Tiling) CSCS card is strictly mandatory.
• Trade Background: Proven track record in commercial wall and floor tiling (ceramic, porcelain, vitreous).
• Tools & Kit: Full professional tiling tool kit (wet tile cutter, manual rail cutter, notched trowels, laser levels, sponges/buckets) and standard 5-point PPE.
• Transport: Reliable transport to commute to the commercial site in Newcastle upon Tyne daily.
• Right to Work: Valid proof of right to work in the UK.

Why Work With Search?

• Top Market Pay: Premier rate of 25.00 per hour paid under CIS.
• Prime Newcastle Location: Conveniently located commercial site in Newcastle with direct access across Tyne & Wear.
• Consistent Weekly Hours: Full-time hours running Monday through Friday with long-term project continuity.
• Reliable Weekly Payroll: Accurate, transparent weekly CIS payments hitting your bank account every single Friday.
• Dedicated Regional Support: Direct line to our specialised North East construction recruitment team to keep top finishing trades in continuous, high-grade work.

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