Details:
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Tyne and Wear
- Date: 8 hours ago
Description:
Job Title: Skilled General Builder / Multi-Trade Builder
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Salary / Rate: Competitive Rate (Paid via CIS) - Negotiable depending on experience Job Type: Full-time, Contract, Subcontract Expected Hours: 40-45 hours per week (Monday to Friday) Start Date: Immediate
Position Overview: We are an established regional contractor looking to recruit a reliable, highly competent Skilled General Builder for ongoing projects across Newcastle and the surrounding areas.
This is a varied role requiring an all-rounder who can turn their hand to multiple trades. We have a secured, long-term pipeline of work offering genuine job stability, consistent weekly hours, and prompt weekly pay for the right tradesperson.
Key Responsibilities:
Your day-to-day duties will be varied and will include a mix of the following:
Brickwork & Pointing: Small-scale bricklaying, blockwork, structural openings, and patch repairs.
Basic Joinery: Fitting timber frames, skirtings, sheet materials, and basic structural timber work.
Groundworks & Concreting: Basic drainage, paving, slabbing, and concrete finishing/prep.
Plastering & Rendering: Patch plastering, skimming, and basic external rendering.
General Building: Stripping out, lintel installations, structural alterations, and general snagging to a high standard.
Required Criteria (Non-Negotiable):
Driving Licence: Must hold a full, valid UK Driving Licence (essential for travelling between local sites).
CSCS Card: Must hold a valid CSCS Card (Green Labourer minimum, Blue Skilled Worker preferred).
Experience: Minimum 3-5 years of proven experience in general building or multi-trade roles.
Tax Status: Fully registered under the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) with a valid UTR number.
Tools & Attitude: Must have your own standard hand and power tools, full PPE, and a reliable, self-motivated work ethic.
What We Offer:
Competitive Pay: Reliable weekly pay processed smoothly via CIS (rates discussed upon application).
Stable Work: Secure, ongoing long-term contract with a steady, local pipeline of work.
Prompt Payroll: Hassle-free, on-time payments every Friday.
Immediate Starts: Active sites are ready for the right candidate following a quick phone briefing.
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