Painter & Decorator
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Agency: Search Consultancy (Construction & Trades Division)
Payment Terms: £21.00 per hour (CIS / Subcontractor Basis, Weekly Pay)
Start Date: Immediate (Subject to reference and credential verification)
Position Type: Full-Time Contract
Duration: Ongoing long-term work
The Opportunity
Search Consultancy's Construction and Trades Division is currently partnering with a premier tier-one contractor to recruit a time-served, highly skilled Painter & Decorator for a major commercial development centrally located in Newcastle upon Tyne.
This is a premium, high-volume contract offering an immediate start and a consistent, ongoing run of local work. The project demands an operator who possesses a meticulous eye for detail, a strong work ethic, and the ability to maintain exceptional production rates without compromising on quality. For a reliable, professional decorator, this position offers excellent stability and long-term continuity of work within the North East region.
Remuneration & Financials
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CIS Rate: £21.00 per hour (Gross assignment rate)
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Payment Frequency: Processed accurately every single Friday via our dedicated payroll desk, ensuring reliable weekly cash flow with zero hidden administrative or umbrella fees.
Comprehensive Key Responsibilities
Operating within a fast-paced commercial environment, your daily schedule will demand high efficiency, technical competence, and seamless collaboration with site management and other trades. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
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Exemplary Surface Preparation: Conducting thorough preparation of all substrates prior to paint application. This involves stripping old coatings, burning off where necessary, comprehensive washing down, filling voids, skim-coating imperfections, taping, and mechanical/hand sanding to achieve a perfectly flat, uniform surface.
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Coating Application: Applying a wide array of premium trade emulsions, glosses, eggshells, acrylics, undercoats, and primers to internal and external walls, ceilings, architectural metalwork, and timber fixtures.
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Precision Finishing: Utilizing traditional brush and roller techniques to deliver flawless finishes, including razor-sharp cutting-in around fixtures, fittings, skirtings, and switches, ensuring no overlapping, runs, or roller marks.
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Snagging & Pre-Handover Detailing: Methodically executing final touch-ups, glossing, and snagging schedules to meet the stringent quality standards required by the client prior to final handover.
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Material & Equipment Care: Managing paint stocks, consumables, and solvents efficiently. Ensuring all brushes, rollers, and specialist equipment are meticulously cleaned and maintained at the end of each shift.
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Health & Safety Compliance: Strict adherence to site safety protocols, including Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) guidelines when dealing with solvent-based materials. Maintaining a clean, hazard-free workspace to protect yourself and other trades.
Rigid Candidate Requirements
To maintain the high standards required on this project, candidates must explicitly meet the following criteria prior to deployment:
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Valid CSCS Card: A valid Blue (Skilled Worker) or Gold (Advanced Craft/Supervisor) CSCS card is mandatory for site access and will be verified beforehand.
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Industry Experience: A proven, demonstrable track record working as a commercial, industrial, or high-end residential Painter & Decorator. You must be comfortable working on large-scale site footprints.
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Complete Kit & Trade Whites: Possession of a full, professional kit (including a comprehensive range of brushes, rollers, extension poles, filling knives, caulking guns, and drop cloths) along with standard professional painter's whites.
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Full 5-Point PPE: Ownership of standard site protective equipment (Hard hat, high-vis jacket/vest, steel toe-cap boots with adequate ankle support, protective gloves, and safety glasses).
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Professional References: Ability to provide the contact details of a recent Site Manager, foreman, or supervisor who can verify your quality of finish, punctuality, and attendance.
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Right to Work: Verifiable right to work within the United Kingdom.
Why Partner with Search Consultancy?
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Local Stability: This contract is based entirely within the Newcastle area, offering a reliable local commute and significantly reducing your travel overheads.
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Dedicated Support: You will have a direct line to a specialist construction consultant who understands your trade and actively manages your contract.
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The Search Pipeline: Search is a preferred labor supplier across the North East. Subcontractors who exhibit excellent reliability, punctuality, and top-tier craftsmanship are systematically priorities for seamless transition onto subsequent long-term commercial and industrial projects in the local area as existing contracts close out.
