Working Painting Supervisor / Black Hat Painter
Agency: Search Consultancy
Location: Middlesbrough
Search Consultancy is looking for a qualified Black Hat Painter (Working Painting Supervisor) to join an active university accommodation refurbishment project in Middlesbrough working with our client, Smiths. The main client requires a site-ticketed individual present on site at all times to participate in daily site coordination, while spending the majority of the day on hands-on painting and snagging.
If you hold a valid SSSTS or SMSTS ticket, take pride in efficient commercial painting, and want to lock in a straightforward working supervisor role with steady hours, we have an immediate start available now.
The Role
Morning Site Briefings: Attending brief daily site meetings at 8:00 AM to report on progress, flag material requirements, and coordinate daily paint supplies.
Hands-on Painting & Refurbishment: Carrying out internal refresh painting across student accommodation blocks, including one-coat wall applications and general touch-ups.
Snagging & Touch-Ups: Completing detailed finishings, snagging lists, and ensuring room handovers meet required client standards.
Client Liaison / Black Hat Presence: Acting as the designated safety-ticketed presence on site to satisfy main client site governance while remaining fully active on tools.
Requirements
Supervisor Tickets: Valid SSSTS or SMSTS certificate is mandatory (Black Hat status).
CSCS Card: Valid CSCS Card (Skilled Worker or Supervisor) is required.
Experience: Time-served Painter & Decorator with proven commercial refurbishment experience.
Tools & Kit: Full professional painting hand tools and standard 5-point PPE / whites (all paint and bulk materials provided on site).
Right to Work: Must have a valid right to work in the UK.
Why Work With Search?
Strong Hourly Rate: Paying £22.00 per hour (CIS).
Straightforward Duties: High percentage on-tool painting role with minimal administrative burden beyond daily briefings.
Weekly Pay: Reliable, on-time payments hitting your account every Friday via CIS.
Teesside Experts: Our dedicated regional trades desk keeps ticketed supervisors and skilled trades busy across Middlesbrough and the North East.
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
