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September 26, 2025 | Comments Off on Multi skilled Operative
Role - Multi Skilled Operative
Hourly rate: £15.32 per hour + additional hourly rate for merits (up to £4.73) and overtime where applicable
Location: Knowsley, Merseyside
We have an exciting opportunity for
Multi Skilled Operative to join our successful team at Portakabin based in Knowsley, Merseyside.
In this role you will refurbish and fit out the complete range of Portakabin buildings to the highest possible standards. Assembling and installing 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 Responsibilities as a Multi Skilled Operative
* Ensure compliance relevant Health and Safety practices and all applicable legislation to encourage and maintain zero harm environment and culture.
* 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
* 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
* 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Option to buy 5 days of annual leave (carry over up to 5 days)
* Contributory pension
* Reward packages including merit rating scheme and length of service awards
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, and fully funded professional qualifications! There is also a great opportunity for career progression within Portakabin.
Our ideal candidate
* Strong ability in establishing good relationships with customers and staff, building effective networks
* Experience gained within construction, with proven operational experience
* GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4 or above (or equivalent grade)
* Ability to accept and tackle demanding goals with enthusiasm
* Good organisation & planning skills
* Full UK Driving Licence
Why Portakabin?
At Portakabin, we design and deliver high-quality modular buildings for organisations of all sizes. Our solutions support a wide range of sectors, including manufacturing, education, healthcare, transport, utilities, and construction.
We're committed to sustainability, from reducing the environmental impact of our own operations, to designing energy-efficient buildings for our customers, and supporting the communities we serve through employee volunteering and charitable giving.
Today, more than 2,000 people work for Portakabin across ten European countries.
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