Preboarder - Northumberland

Randstad Construction & Property; Ashington; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Construction & Property is seeking a Pre-Boarder in Northumberland to join the construction site team. The role pays £19 per hour and focuses on preparing internal timber or steel stud frames for drywall installation, applying sealant, and installing insulation.

Candidates should hold a valid CSCS card, have own hand tools, and demonstrate reliability, attention to detail, and strong safety practices on site. PPE is provided and on-site duties include general site prep.

Qualifications

• CSCS card required or equivalent certification.
• Experience in pre-boarding, insulation installation, or drylining prep.
• Own standard hand tools for preparation and sealing work.
• Full PPE required and adherence to safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare timber or steel stud frames for drywall installation.
• Apply sealant and install insulation into wall cavities.
• Check frame alignments, cut-outs, and tape prep surfaces.
• Assist trade team with site prep and material handling.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organised work area.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Reliability

Attention to detail

Education

CSCS Card

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Job Title: Pre-Boarder

Location: Northumberland

Pay Rate: 19 per hour

Duties Include:

• Preparing internal timber or steel stud frames for drywall installation.
• Applying sealant/silicone and installing thermal/acoustic insulation into wall cavities prior to boarding.
• Checking frame alignments, cut-outs, and tape work to ensure surfaces are prepped for dryliners.
• Assisting the wider trade team with general site prep and material handling.
• Maintaining a safe, clean, and organised working area in accordance with site safety standards.

Requirements:

• Valid CSCS Card.
• Previous experience in pre-boarding, insulation installation, or general drylining prep work.
• Full PPE (steel toe boots, hi-vis, hard hat, safety glasses, gloves).
• Own standard hand tools for preparation and sealing work.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and good attention to detail.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.