Skilled Labourer

Construction, Property and Engineering; Driffield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE recruiting a skilled labourer for a long-term drylining project on a brand-new residential site in Driffield. You will work with the site management team and carpentry trades to prepare plots by tackling pre-boarding, tacking plasterboard, and ensuring plots are ready for follow-on trades and plasterers.

Candidates should have a valid CSCS card (Blue Skilled Worker preferred), a strong drylining/plasterboarding background, and own hand tools.

Qualifications

• Valid CSCS Card (Essential - Blue Skilled Worker preferred).
• Strong background in drylining, plasterboarding or pre-boarding on new build housing sites.
• Own hand tools and cordless tools; full PPE required.
• Based in or commutable to Driffield area.

Responsibilities

• Pre-boarding, tacking plasterboard to walls and ceilings across plots.
• Measuring, cutting and fitting plasterboard around fixtures and openings.
• Assisting with moving materials and site housekeeping.
• Ensure insulation and vapour barriers are installed neatly before boarding.

Skills

Drylining

Plasterboarding

Pre-boarding

Tools

Screw gun

Board saw

Tape measure

Level

Utility knife

Job description

About the Role:

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.

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