Multi Skilled Operative
Application Deadline: 19 June 2026
Department: Newcastle Hire And Service Centre
Employment Type: Permanent
Location: Newcastle Hire And Service Centre
Reporting To: Stephen Gray
Compensation: £15.32 / hour
Description
Role: Multi Skilled Operative
Hourly Rate: £15.32 per hour + opportunity to earn a merit rate of up to £4.38 per hour and overtime
Role based: Portakabin Ltd, Newcastle, Gateshead, NE11 0LA
Contract type: Permanent
Working hours: Monday to Thursday from 7:45am to 4:30pm, on Fridays from 7:45am to 3:30pm
We are seeking Multi Skilled Operative to join our team based in Newcastle.
These roles will play a critical part in carrying out refurbishment and fit-out of buildings; ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards, supporting on-time and cost-effective delivery for customers.
In this role as Multi Skilled Operative you will be required to:
- Maintain a safe, organised and compliant working environment, in line with health, safety and environmental standards.
- Follow technical instructions, RAMS and company procedures to complete work safely, efficiently and to the required quality.
- Carry out refurbishment and fit-out activities following technical specifications, SOPs, RAMS and company procedures, ensuring tasks are completed safely, efficiently and to the required quality.
- Support colleagues by assisting with activities across the team, supporting activities outside own experience where qualified or experienced to do so.
- Contribute to team delivery by working collaboratively and escalating issues promptly where they cannot be resolved.
Benefits & Opportunities as Multi Skilled Operative:
- 24 days holiday plus bank holidays, option to buy 5 days
- Contributory pension including life assurance scheme
- A range of dedicated health and wellbeing services
- A chance to give back to your community with an annual volunteering day
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Employee Benefits Program (Discounts at 100s of shops, gyms, restaurants and even holidays!)
- Opportunity for career progression
Our Ideal Candidate as Multi Skilled Operative:
- Experience gained in operational environments, working across a variety of semi-skilled activities.
- Practical skills are acquired through training and supervised application.
- Basic knowledge of tools, equipment and materials, with experience of using them safely.
- Ability to read and interpret technical documentation such as Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Risk Assessments and Method Statements.
