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.
Live Jobs — Dryliner (27 available)
Dryliners In W4
London · Various
£24.5 per hour
Wanted 2-3 Dryliners in Luton
Luton · Various
Competitive
Wanted 4 Dryliners
Luton · Various
Competitive
Dryliner In Cv37
Coventry · Various
£25 per hour
Dryliners In Sl5
Sheffield · Long term
£25.5 per hour
Dryliner In Sl1
Sheffield · Various
£24 per hour
Dryliners In Se15
London · Various
£24.00 per hour
Dryliners In Sw10
London · Various
£215 per day
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