Location: Gateshead, Tyne & Wear
Pay Rate: £23.00 per hour (CIS)
Hours: Full-time (40+ hours per week, Monday - Friday)
Duration: Ongoing contract
The Opportunity
Are you a skilled Joiner looking for steady, high-quality work right on your doorstep in Tyneside?
Search Consultancy is recruiting an experienced Joiner for an ongoing project based in Gateshead. This role is focused on high-spec internal finishing and 2nd fix carpentry across a busy local site.
If you hold a valid CSCS card, have a full kit of 2nd fix tools, and want a consistent £23.00/hr CIS rate with a dependable main contractor, we want to hear from you.
Your Role & Responsibilities
Working as part of an established site team in Gateshead, you will be delivering clean, precise interior finishes:
2nd Fix Internal Joinery: Hanging internal door sets, fitting linings, handles, hinges, latches, and architectural ironmongery.
Detailed Trim Work: Measuring, cutting, and fitting skirtings, architraves, window boards, and cover trims with tight, clean mitres.
Kitchen & Cabinetry Fit-Out: Assembling and installing units, worktops, and bath panels to high visual standards where required.
Drawing Compliance: Reading site layouts and architectural drawings to maintain accurate positioning and level finishes across all rooms.
Material Care & Housekeeping: Handling pre-finished timber and composite materials carefully to prevent damage and keeping work areas safe and tidy.
What We're Looking For
To satisfy site requirements and maintain strict safety standards, applicants must possess:
CSCS Card: A valid Blue (Skilled Worker) or Gold (Advanced Craft / NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Joinery) CSCS card is strictly mandatory.
Experience: Proven track record in 2nd fix internal joinery on commercial or residential sites.
Tools & Equipment: Complete kit of professional 110V or cordless power tools (mitre saw, plunge/track saw, impact driver, nail guns, levels) and standard 5-point PPE.
Transport: Reliable transport to get to site in Gateshead daily.
Right to Work: Valid proof of right to work in the UK.
Why Work With Search?
Competitive Earning: A strong rate of £23.00 per hour paid under CIS.
Local Tyneside Location: Centrally located in Gateshead with quick transport links via the A1, Redheugh/Tyne Bridges, and local Metro stations.
Consistent Weekly Income: Full-time hours running Monday through Friday.
Reliable Weekly Payroll: Dependable, accurate CIS payments processed directly into your bank account every single Friday.
Dedicated Regional Support: Direct contact with our North East construction recruitment desk to keep you continuously working on local projects.
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
Salary description
£23.00 - £23.00 per hour