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Job Opportunity: Skilled CSCS Concreter
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Hours: Full-time (40+ hours per week, Monday - Friday)
Payment Model: Weekly CIS
Duration: Ongoing, multi-phase contract
The Opportunity
Are you an experienced Concrete Finisher looking for long-term work on major commercial, industrial, or infrastructure developments in Tyneside?
Search Consultancy is recruiting skilled Concreters / Concrete Finishers for high-volume, fast-paced projects based in Newcastle upon Tyne. We are seeking trade professionals who understand concrete behavior, pour logistics, and high-spec surface finishing across large slabs, foundations, and structural elements.
If you hold a valid CSCS card, have a strong background in pour preparation, placement, and power floating, and want reliable weekly work with an established regional contractor, we want to hear from you.
Your Role & Responsibilities
Working directly alongside civil engineers, shuttering joiners, and groundworks gangs, you will be responsible for the placement and high-grade finishing of poured concrete:
Pour Placement & Spreading: Receiving, placing, and raking ready-mix concrete into place across ground slabs, retaining walls, suspended decks, footings, and external aprons.
Compaction & Levelling: Operating poker vibrators, screed rails, and tamping beams to compact concrete, eliminate air voids, and strike off strictly to finished floor levels.
Surface Finishing: Executing hand troweling, bull floating, brush finishing, and operating power floats (pan and blades) to produce smooth, hard-wearing, level slab surfaces.
Curing & Jointing: Applying liquid curing membranes, frost blankets, and cutting expansion/contraction control joints to drawing specifications post-pour.
Site Hygiene & Tool Care: Keeping pour areas tidy, washing down pumps, skips, and finishing equipment thoroughly after each pour, and adhering to strict site safety rules.
What We're Looking For
To satisfy site entry and safety regulations, applicants must possess:
CSCS Card: A valid Blue (Skilled Worker) or Gold (Advanced Craft / NVQ in Concrete Operations or Construction Occupations) CSCS card is strictly mandatory.
Experience: Proven, hands-on background in concrete placing, tamping, hand finishing, and power float operations on commercial or civil sites.
Tools & PPE: Full professional hand tools (finishing trowels, floats, rakes, boots) and standard 5-point PPE (including waterproof gear for pours).
Reliability & Flexibility: The willingness to work flexibly to complete pours safely around curing times and delivery schedules.
Right to Work: Valid proof of right to work in the UK.
Why Work With Search?
Local Newcastle Projects: Conveniently located sites across Newcastle and the wider Tyneside region to keep your travel short.
Consistent Weekly Work: Full-time hours running Monday through Friday with long-term, multi-phase project continuity.
Dependable CIS Payroll: Prompt, transparent CIS payments processed directly into your bank account every single Friday.
Dedicated Regional Support: Direct contact with our specialised North East construction desk to keep top tradespeople continuously employed on local jobs.
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 ageDo not include the following in your job application, CV, or cover letter:
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Looking for your next career move? Join a top company hiring Concreter job near me in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear! This is your chance to work on exciting projects, grow professionally, and enjoy a rewarding career with competitive pay and excellent benefits. Whether you're an experienced professional or looking to take the next step, this role offers the perfect opportunity to enhance your skills and make an impact. Don’t miss out—apply today via Vita CV and take your career to the next level!
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