Are you looking to start a new career with a great company? We are looking for a Process Worker to join our team of Operatives in our Hire Division based in Newcastle. In this role you will refurbish and fit out the complete range of Portakabin buildings to the highest possible standards.
You will also be responsible for 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: £14.85ph + additional hourly rate between £0.24 p/h to £4.19 p/h based on skill set and behaviours.
- Role based: Portakabin Limited, Team Valley Industrial Estate, Earls Way, Gateshead, NE11 0LA
- Contract type: Permanent
- Annual leave: 24 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- Hours of Work: 39 hours per week, 0745 to 1630 hours Monday to Thursday and 0745 to 1530 hours on Fridays, with 45 mins for lunch each day (unpaid)
Role Responsibilities
* Ensure compliance relevant Health and Safety practices and all applicable legislation,
* 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,
* Support craning in/out of buildings,
* Be thorough in the separation and segregation of waste to meet environmental requirements,
* 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
* Employee Benefits Program (Discounts at 100s of shops, gyms, restaurants and even holidays!)
* Refer a Friend Scheme
There is also great opportunity for career progression within Portakabin!
Our Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who has:
* Strong experience gained within construction/related industry,
* Ability to establish good relationships with customers and staff, building effective networks,
* GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4 or above (or equivalent grade),
* Good organisation & planning skills,
* Good level of numeracy/literacy,
* Ability to accepts and tackles demanding goals with enthusiasm,
* Strong demonstration of integrity.
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.
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 an equal opportunities employer, Portakabin 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.
