Salary guide
Dryliner
- Average salary
- £20,000 – £35,000
- Working hours
- 4 hours/week
ConstructionTrades
- Drylining is essential for modern UK construction
Other names this job is known by
- Partition Installer
- Ceiling Fixer
Key responsibilities
- Install internal walls, ceilings, and partitions using plasterboard
- Measure and cut materials to size
- Fix boards to metal or timber frames
Skills and qualifications required
- Apprenticeship in drylining or construction
- NVQ/SVQ Level 2 or 3
- Experience on site
- Health & Safety training
- Physical fitness
Promotional job opportunities from this role
- Senior Dryliner
- Site Supervisor
- Project Manager
- Trainer
How to get the job
- Complete an apprenticeship in drylining or construction
- Gain experience on site
- Progress to senior or specialist roles with further training
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