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Randstad CPE; Driffield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE is recruiting a skilled labourer for a long-term contract on a brand-new residential development in Driffield. You will work with site management and carpentry trades to prepare plots by pre-boarding, plasterboard tacking, and ensuring readiness for follow-on trades.

Role requires a strong drylining/plasterboarding background, own hand tools, full PPE, and a valid CSCS Blue Skilled Worker card (preferred). You must be based in or near Driffield and able to commute to nearby towns.

Qualifications

• Proven background in drylining and plasterboarding or pre-boarding on new build housing sites.
• Valid CSCS Blue Skilled Worker card preferred.
• Own hand tools and full PPE required.

Responsibilities

• Pre-boarding, tacking plasterboard to walls, ceilings, timber studwork and joists on active plots.
• Measure, cut and fit plasterboard around fixtures, openings and pipework.
• Assist sub-contractors with moving materials and timber onto plots.
• Ensure insulation and vapour barriers are installed neatly before boarding.
• Maintain clean, safe and organised work areas on site.

Skills

Drylining

Plasterboarding

Pre-boarding

Tools

Cordless tools

Screw gun

Board saw

Tape measure

Level

Knife

Job description

We are currently recruiting a skilled labourer with proven drylining and pre-boarding experience for a long-term contract on a brand-new residential housing development in Driffield.

Working alongside the site management team and carpentry trades, you will play a key role in preparing timber frame and traditional build plots by tackling pre-boarding, tacking plasterboard, and ensuring plots are ready for follow-on trades and plasterers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Pre-boarding, tacking plasterboard to walls, ceilings, timber studwork, and joists across active plots.
• Measuring, cutting, and fitting plasterboard accurately around fixtures, openings, and pipework.
• Assisting sub-contractors with moving drylining materials, insulation, and timber onto active plots.
• Ensuring all insulation and vapour barriers are installed neatly prior to boarding.
• Keeping work areas clean, safe, and organised, clearing off-cuts and assisting with general site housekeeping.

What We Are Looking For:

• Valid CSCS Card (Essential - Blue Skilled Worker card preferred).
• Strong background in drylining, plasterboarding, or pre-boarding on new build housing sites.
• Own hand tools and cordless tools (screw gun, board saw, tape measure, level, knife).
• Full PPE (Hard hat, high-vis jacket/vest, steel toe cap boots).
• High standard of workmanship, attention to detail, and a reliable work ethic.
• Based in or easily commutable to Driffield (Hull, Beverley, or Scarborough areas).

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.