Skilled Painter & Decorator

Agency: Search Consultancy

Location: Northumberland

Search Consultancy is looking for an all-round, Skilled Painter & Decorator to join our busy construction teams across Northumberland. We are partnering with leading volume house builders and refurbishment contractors who require tradespeople capable of delivering flawless finishes at a fast pace.

If you are a Decorator who thrives in a productivity-driven environment and can move seamlessly from mist-coating new plaster to high-spec glossing and woodwork, we have immediate starts and long-term runs of work available now.

The Role

• Full Decorating Scope: Carrying out internal and external painting on domestic or commercial developments.
• Surface Preparation: Professional sanding, filling, and priming of surfaces to ensure a high-standard substrate for final coats.
• Application: Expert use of brushes and rollers for emulsion and gloss work; experience with airless spraying is a major advantage.
• Finishing & Snagging: Detailed touch-ups and final snagging to ensure every room is "handover ready" for the client.
• Productivity Driven: We need Painters used to the speed of new-build sites who can keep the program on track while maintaining a "snag-free" finish.

Requirements

• Qualifications: NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Painting & Decorating is highly desirable.
• CSCS Card: A valid Blue or Gold card is mandatory.
• Experience: Proven track record in "house bashing," commercial fit-outs, or high-volume residential work.
• Tools & PPE: Full professional kit (including whites, brushes, rollers, and extension poles) and standard 5-point PPE.
• Reliability: Must be able to work as part of a team or individually to hit strict plot deadlines.
• Right to Work: Must have a valid right to work in the UK.

Why Work With Search?

• Steady Pipeline: We work with the biggest names in North East construction; when one site finishes, we aim to move you straight to the next project in Northumberland.
• Weekly Pay: Reliable, on-time payments every Friday via CIS, PAYE, or Umbrella.
• North East Experts: Our dedicated construction desk ensures you stay busy on local sites across Northumberland and the surrounding areas.

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