Hands-On Painting Supervisor (SSSTS/SMSTS) – Middlesbrough

Search; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Competitive hourly rate

On-site Middlesbrough project

Job summary

Search Consultancy is recruiting a Black Hat Painter/Working Painting Supervisor for an on-site refurbishment project in Middlesbrough. The role focuses on daily site coordination while spending most of the day painting and snagging for university accommodation blocks.

The candidate must hold SSSTS/SMSTS, a CSCS card, and proven commercial refurbishment experience. The position offers a straightforward supervisor role with regular hours and a strong on-site presence.

Qualifications

• SSSTS or SMSTS certificate (Black Hat status) required.
• CSCS Card (Skilled Worker or Supervisor) required.
• Time-served Painter & Decorator with commercial refurbishment experience.

Responsibilities

• Morning Site Briefings: attend daily briefings at 8:00 AM to report progress and coordinate supplies.
• Hands-on Painting & Refurbishment: internal refresh painting across student accommodation, including one‑coat walls and touch-ups.
• Snagging & Touch‑Ups: complete finishings and snagging lists to meet client standards.
• Client Liaison / Black Hat Presence: act as safety‑ticketed presence on site while actively painting.

Skills

SSSTS/SMSTS ticket

CSCS Card

Time-served Painter & Decorator

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Search Consultancy is recruiting a Black Hat Painter/Working Painting Supervisor for an on-site refurbishment project in Middlesbrough. The role focuses on daily site coordination while spending most of the day painting and snagging for university accommodation blocks.

The candidate must hold SSSTS/SMSTS, a CSCS card, and proven commercial refurbishment experience. The position offers a straightforward supervisor role with regular hours and a strong on-site presence.