Dryliner Jobs in the UK

Drylining is one of the fastest-growing trades in UK construction. Every new build, every office fit-out, every residential conversion needs walls and ceilings boarded — and dryliners who can do the job well are earning £18-25/hour.

Dryliner Pay Rates 2026

• Dryliner (CSCS blue card): £17-21/hour
• Experienced Dryliner: £21-25/hour
• Dryliner/Taper: £22-26/hour (taping and jointing adds value)
• Lead Dryliner/Foreman: £25-30/hour

What Tickets Do Dryliners Need?

• CSCS blue skilled worker card (or red trainee card)
• NVQ Level 2 in Interior Systems (drylining)
• Asbestos awareness certificate
• Working at height ticket (for ceiling work)

Types of Drylining Work

• Metal stud partitioning: office fit-outs, commercial interiors
• Timming and boarding: timber framing with plasterboard
• Ceiling fixing: MF ceilings, suspended ceilings
• Taping and jointing: finishing work, higher rates

Finding Dryliner Jobs

Agencies like Daniel Owen, Hays Construction, and Pertemps regularly place dryliners on sites across the UK. Browse SiteJobs for live dryliner vacancies — every listing has a real phone number so you can call direct.

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