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.