Plasterer

Search Consultancy LTD; North East; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Job summary

Search Consultancy in the North East is seeking skilled plasterers for a busy Durham project. The role covers internal plastering, surface prep, and exterior rendering on commercial and residential refurbishments.

You will need a valid CSCS card, a full toolkit, and reliable attendance, with weekly payments and a supportive local desk from Search.

Qualifications

• Valid CSCS Card (Blue Skilled Worker or Gold Advanced Craft in Plastering, NVQ Level 2 or 3).
• Time-served plasterer with solid track record on commercial/housing/refurbishment projects.
• Owns full plastering toolkit and PPE.
• Right to Work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Internal plastering: surfaces prep and skim finishes over plasterboard or solid backgrounds.
• Surface preparation: bonding, mesh, beads, and scrim tape to joints/angles.
• Rendering/external work: sand/cement render or silicone/monocouche rendering on external elevations.
• Site tidiness and quality control to meet site standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliable attendance

UK Right to Work

Pride in delivering finish

Tools

Full plastering toolkit

Job description

Search Consultancy is looking for skilled, time-served Plasterers to join an active commercial and residential refurbishment project in Durham. We are partnering with an established regional sub-contractor requiring experienced operatives for high-quality wet plastering, skimming, and rendering work.

If you hold a valid CSCS card, have your own full tool kit, and take pride in delivering a smooth, high-standard finish, we have immediate starts available.

The Role

Internal Plastering: Preparing wall and ceiling surfaces, applying bonding, floating coats, and applying smooth two-coat skim finishes over plasterboard or solid backgrounds.

Surface Preparation: Applying PVA/bonding agents, mesh, beads, and scrim tape to joints and angles ahead of plastering.

Rendering / External Work: Applying sand and cement render or modern silicone/monocouche rendering systems to external elevations where required.

Site Tidy & Quality Control: Maintaining a clean work environment, protecting finished surfaces, and ensuring all work meets strict site standards.

Requirements

CSCS Card: Valid CSCS Card (Blue Skilled Worker or Gold Advanced Craft in Plastering, NVQ Level 2 or 3).

Experience: Time-served Plasterer with a solid track record across commercial, housing, or refurbishment projects.

Tools & Kit: Full plastering tool kit (trowels, hawks, mixing paddle, buckets, step ladders) and standard 5-point PPE.

Reliability: High attention to detail, clean finish, and reliable attendance.

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 finishing projects across Durham and the wider 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