Painter & Decorator

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

Job Opportunity:
Skilled Painter & Decorator

Location:

Newcastle upon Tyne

Pay Rate: £21.00 per hour (CIS)

Hours:

Full-time (40+ hours per week, Monday - Friday)

Duration:
Ongoing contract

The Opportunity

Are you a skilled Painter & Decorator looking to secure high-earning, steady contract work in Tyneside?

Search Consultancy is recruiting an experienced Painter & Decorator for an active project in Newcastle upon Tyne. Paying a competitive £21.00 per hour (CIS), this role offers excellent site continuity and steady hours for a detail-oriented tradesperson capable of delivering clean, high-spec commercial or residential finishes.

If you hold a valid Blue or Gold CSCS card, take pride in thorough surface prep and flawless application, and want reliable weekly income with a trusted contractor, we want to hear from you.

Your Role & Responsibilities

Working alongside site supervisors and interior finishing teams, you will execute high-quality internal and external painting and decorating:

Surface Preparation:
Washing down, scraping, sanding, filling, and priming surfaces (plasterboard, timber, masonry, and metalwork) to ensure clean, smooth substrates.

Paint Application:
Applying primers, undercoats, gloss, emulsions, and specialist coatings using brushes, rollers, and spray systems to high standard finishes.

Internal & External Decorating:
Executing internal wall, ceiling, and trim painting, as well as external woodwork or cladding treatments where required.

Cleanliness & Protection:
Masking off surrounding surfaces, using dust sheets to protect floors and fixtures, and keeping working areas clean and hazard-free.

Quality Assurance:
Delivering sharp lines, uniform coverage, and snag-free finishes that meet project specifications and building standards.

Requirements & Qualifications

To satisfy site access rules and safety regulations, all applicants must possess:

CSCS Card: A valid Blue (Skilled Worker) or Gold (Advanced Craft / NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Painting & Decorating) CSCS card is strictly mandatory.

Trade Background:
Proven track record in commercial, domestic, or industrial painting and decorating.

Tools & Kit:
Full painter's tool kit (brushes, rollers, extension poles, filling knives, sanding kit, masking tools), whites, and standard 5-point PPE.

Transport:
Reliable transport to commute to site locations in Newcastle upon Tyne daily.

Right to Work:
Valid proof of right to work in the UK.

Why Work With Search?

Top Market Pay:
Strong rate of £21.00 per hour paid under CIS.

Prime Newcastle

Location:

Centrally located in Newcastle with convenient transport links across Tyneside and Wearside.

Consistent Weekly

Hours:

Full-time hours running Monday through Friday with long-term project continuity.

Reliable Weekly Payroll:
Accurate, transparent weekly CIS payments hitting your bank account every single Friday.

Dedicated Regional Support:
Direct line to our specialised North East finishing desk to keep skilled decorators in continuous local work.

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