Semi Skilled Operative

We have an exciting opportunity for a Semi Skilled Operative to join our successful team at Portakabin Hire & Service Centre based in Crawley. In this role you will refurbish and fit out the complete range of our buildings to the highest possible standards, carrying out rectifications as well as supporting the install and dismantle of our buildings alongside our hauliers.

Role Responsibilities

• Undertake the advance preparation/decoration of all product surfaces, both internal and external.
• 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.
• Undertake basic electrics inclusive of sockets, heaters, lighting etc, supporting in the preparation and first fix, on site.
• Assist where required in the general fitting out and refurbishment of buildings both on and off site.
• Erect access platform and/or operate mechanical plant to undertake work above ground level.
• Take responsibility for individual and others health and safety, ensuring health and safety policies are adhered and near miss and hazards are reported when witnessed.
• Assist and support team in providing a customer focused and efficient service.
• Ensure reused fittings and materials are utilised as a priority without compromising quality.

Essential Skills Required

• Proven operational experience in joinery, plumbing, painting, decorating and electrics.
• Strong ability in establishing good relationships with customers and staff, building effective networks.
• Ability to accept and tackle demanding goals with enthusiasm.
• Good organisation & planning skills.
• Ability in planning, organising and problem solving.
• Experience in customer focus and decision making.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Benefits & Opportunities

• Option to buy 5 days of annual leave.
• Contributory Pension.
• Included in a merit rate scheme that increases base pay.
• Fully funded professional qualifications.
• 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!)

Great opportunity for career progression within Portakabin. As a Portakabin Employee, you will also be able to access a range of dedicated health and wellbeing services, a chance to give back to your community with an annual volunteering day off.

Why Portakabin?

Portakabin employs more than 2,000 people across ten European countries with our head office and primary manufacturing facility located in York UK. Portakabin innovates, develops and delivers exceptional 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 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.