We are looking for a Multiskilled Operative to join our team based in St. Albans in Hire department. In this role, you will be responsible for refurbishing and fitting out the complete range of Portakabin buildings to the highest possible standards. You will also assemble and install manufactured components to agreed design specification and tolerance. This includes the safe handling, moving, installing and finishing to specification and within deadlines under the guidance of a line manager.
Role Details
- Hourly Rate: Hourly Rate: £14.85ph with potential rise from £0.25ph to £4.38ph based on knowledge and experience plus London Weighting £1.38pa
- Role based: St. Albans Herts, AL2 2DZ
- Contract type: Permanent
- Annual leave: 24 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
Role Responsibilities
* Plan and undertake the preparation/decoration of all external product surfaces
* Apply internal finishing such as internal partitions, trims, configure interior layout, painting.
* Carry out basic joinery tasks inclusive of partition walls, doors, windows etc
* Carry out basic plumbing tasks inclusive of sink and toilet assembly, waste and drainage, copper and push fit fittings etc confirming drawing details.
* Undertake basic electrics inclusive of installing trunking and cable runs, sockets, heaters, lighting etc, supporting in the preparation and first fix, under the supervision of an electrician
* Prepare units for safe transport
* Install / Dismantle buildings e.g. connections to utilities, staircases, linkways following the supplied lift plan to move the building onto or off transport.
* Support craning in/out of buildings.
* Attend rectifications at client sites, interacting with our customers in a professional manner
* Assist where required in the general fitting out and refurbishment of buildings both on and off site.
Benefits & Opportunities
* Option to buy 5 days of annual leave,
* Contributory Pension including Life Assurance Scheme,
* Included in a merit rate scheme that increases base pay,
* A range of dedicated health and wellbeing services,
* A chance to give back to your community with an annual Volunteering Day Off,
* Cycle to Work Scheme,
* Refer a Friend Scheme,
* Employee Benefits Program (Discounts at 100s of shops, gyms, restaurants and even holidays!)
There is also great opportunity for career progression within Portakabin!
Our Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who has:
* Experience gained within construction/related industry,
* Skills to establish good relationships with customers and staff, building effective networks,
* Ability to accept and tackle demanding goals with enthusiasm,
* Good organisation & planning skills,
* Ability to follow procedures and policies,
* GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4 or above (or equivalent grade).
Even if you do not match all of our ‘ideal’ criteria we would still be very keen to receive your CV as we love developing our people and may feel that you could be developed into this role.
We are conducting interviews during, or before, the week commencing Monday 17th March 2025.
About Portakabin
As innovators in the science of building, we provide modular buildings for hire and sale, as well as supplying refurbished buildings and construction site accommodation. We deliver building solutions for organisations of any size, in sectors ranging from manufacturing, education and health to transport, utilities and construction.
Portakabin now employs more than 2,000 people across ten European countries.
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Portakabin is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective colleagues. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives and hire great people to build talented and diverse teams.
We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the application, recruitment, and onboarding processes for candidates that require additional support and/or adjustments to be made. If you are having any difficulty applying, please contact our recruitment team on resourcing@portakabin.com
