Dryliner / Ceiling Fixer
Agency: Search Consultancy
Location: Durham, County Durham
Search Consultancy is looking for skilled, experienced Dryliners to join an active commercial development in Durham. We are partnering with an established regional interior fit-out sub-contractor requiring reliable operatives for high-volume boarding, studwork, and plasterboard fixing.
If you have a valid CSCS card, full professional drylining kit, and a proven track record delivering clean, precise installation work, we have immediate starts available.
The Role
Studwork & Metal Framework: Setting up metal stud partitions, wall linings, shaft wall systems, and suspended ceiling grids to technical drawings.
Plasterboard Installation: Boarding walls, ceilings, and bulkheads using fire, acoustic, and moisture-resistant boards.
Tacking & Fixing: Fixing plasterboards securely using drywall screws, ensuring flush joints and correct fixings spacing.
Site Preparation: Measuring, cutting, and shaping boards accurately while keeping work areas safe and clean.
Requirements
CSCS Card: Valid CSCS Card (Blue Skilled Worker or Gold Card in Interior Systems / Drylining preferred).
Experience: Time-served or qualified Dryliner with solid commercial or residential fit-out experience.
Tools & Kit: Full drylining tool kit (cordless screw guns, board lifter, hand tools, stilts if applicable) and standard 5-point PPE.
Reliability: Strong attention to detail, punctual, and capable of working independently or as part of a gang.
Right to Work: Must have a valid right to work in the UK.
Why Work With Search?
Flexible Payroll: CIS and PAYE options available.
Weekly Pay: Reliable, on-time payments hitting your account every Friday.
County Durham Pipeline: Access to steady commercial and residential fit-out projects across Durham and the North East.
Dedicated Support: Direct contact with our experienced regional trades & labor recruitment desk.
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
