Job Description

Role - Semi Skilled Operative - Glasgow (Cambuslang) Site

Hourly rate: 15.32 per hour + Overtime

Opportunity to earn additional hourly rate between 0.25 - 4.38 based on skill set and behaviours.

Are you looking to start your career in a trade (plumbing, joinery, carpentry, painter) and the modular building industry? Do you have the passion and drive, the enthusiasm, the wiliness to learn and push yourself to develop. We are offering a exciting opportunity to a hard working individual, looking for a start a career in the modular industry, to join our successful team in Glasgow where we will fully train, support and develop you.

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:

oUndertake the advance preparation/decoration of all product surfaces, both internal and external.

oCarry out basic joinery tasks inclusive of partition walls, doors, windows etc.

oCarry out basic plumbing tasks inclusive of sink and toilet assembly, waste and drainage, copper and push fit fittings etc.

oUndertake basic electrics inclusive of sockets, heaters, lighting etc, supporting in the preparation and first fix, on site.

oAssist where required in the general fitting out and refurbishment of buildings both on and off site.

oErect access platform and/or operate mechanical plant to undertake work above ground level.

oTake responsibility for individual and others health and safety, ensuring health and safety policies are adhered and near miss and hazards are reported when witnessed.

oAssist and support team in providing a customer focused and efficient service.

oEnsure reused fittings and materials are utilised as a priority without compromising quality.

Essential Skills Required

Hard working, willing to learn and develop, passion and drive and full of enthusiasm.
Ability in establishing good relationships with customers and staff, building effective networks.

oAbility to accept and tackle demanding goals with enthusiasm.

oGood organisation & planning skills.

oAbility in planning, organising and problem solving.

oFull UK Driving Licence.

Benefits & Opportunities

oOption to buy 5 days of annual leave.

oContributory Pension

oIncluded in a merit rate scheme that increases base pay.

oFully funded professional qualifications.

oA range of dedicated health and wellbeing services.

oA chance to give back to your community with an annual Volunteering Day Off,

oCycle to Work Scheme.

oRefer a Friend Scheme.

oEmployee Benefits Program (Discounts at 100s of shops, gyms, restaurants and even holidays!)

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. There is also a great opportunity for career progression within Portakabin.

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 recritment team on resourcing@portakabin.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to 15.32 per hour

Benefits:

Additional leave Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Paid volunteer time Referral programme Sick pay Store discount
Work Location: In person