Dry Liner/Ceiling Fixer

Search Consultancy LTD; North East; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible payroll

Weekly pay

Durham & North East projects

Dedicated recruitment desk

Job summary

Search Consultancy is seeking skilled Dryliners to join a busy interior fit-out project in Durham, North East England. The role covers high-volume boarding, studwork, plasterboard fixing and metal framework to technical drawings.

Applicants should hold a CSCS card, have a full drylining toolkit, and a proven track record in commercial or residential fit-out. Reliable, able to work independently or in a gang, and able to start immediately.

Qualifications

• CSCS card required (Blue Skilled Worker or Gold Card preferred).
• Time-served or qualified dryliner with commercial or residential fit-out experience.
• Full drylining toolkit and PPE required.
• Reliable, detail-oriented and able to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Studwork & metal framework: setting up metal stud partitions and related systems to drawings.
• Plasterboard installation: boarding walls, ceilings, and bulkheads with fire/acoustic/moisture boards.
• Tacking & fixing: secure plasterboards with screws and flush joints.
• Site preparation: measure, cut and shape boards while keeping areas safe and clean.

Skills

CSCS Card

Dryliner experience

Attention to detail

Punctual

Independent worker

Tools

Drylining toolkit

Cordless screw guns

Board lifter

Stilts

Job description

Search Consultancy is looking for skilled, experienced Dryliners to join an active commercial development in Durham. We are partnering with an established regional interior fit-out sub-contractor requiring reliable operatives for high-volume boarding, studwork, and plasterboard fixing.

If you have a valid CSCS card, full professional drylining kit, and a proven track record delivering clean, precise installation work, we have immediate starts available.

The Role

• Studwork & Metal Framework: Setting up metal stud partitions, wall linings, shaft wall systems, and suspended ceiling grids to technical drawings.
• Plasterboard Installation: Boarding walls, ceilings, and bulkheads using fire, acoustic, and moisture-resistant boards.
• Tacking & Fixing: Fixing plasterboards securely using drywall screws, ensuring flush joints and correct fixings spacing.
• Site Preparation: Measuring, cutting, and shaping boards accurately while keeping work areas safe and clean.

Requirements

• CSCS Card: Valid CSCS Card (Blue Skilled Worker or Gold Card in Interior Systems / Drylining preferred).
• Experience: Time-served or qualified Dryliner with solid commercial or residential fit-out experience.
• Tools & Kit: Full drylining tool kit (cordless screw guns, board lifter, hand tools, stilts if applicable) and standard 5-point PPE.
• Reliability: Strong attention to detail, punctual, and capable of working independently or as part of a gang.
• Right to Work: Must have a valid right to work in the UK.

Why Work With Search?

• Flexible Payroll: CIS and PAYE options available.
• Weekly Pay: Reliable, on-time payments hitting your account every Friday.
• County Durham Pipeline: Access to steady commercial and residential fit-out projects across Durham and the North East.
• Dedicated Support: Direct contact with our experienced regional trades & labor recruitment desk.

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