Overview
Role: Multi Skilled Operative
Company: The Construction Index Ltd (Portakabin based in Peterborough)
Location: Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
Hourly rate: £15.32 per hour + additional hourly rate for merits (up to £4.73) and overtime where applicable
Type: Full-time
Region: UK - East
Posted: 26/09/2025
Reference: 012282_1758873037
Role responsibilities
* Ensure compliance with Health and Safety practices and all applicable legislation to encourage and maintain a zero-harm environment and culture.
* Plan and undertake the preparation and decoration of all external product surfaces.
* Apply internal finishing such as internal partitions, trims, configure interior layout, painting.
* Carry out basic joinery tasks including partition walls, doors, windows, etc.
* Carry out basic plumbing tasks including sink and toilet assembly, waste and drainage, copper and push-fit fittings, etc., confirming drawing details.
* Undertake basic electrics including 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 and support craning in/out of buildings.
* Attend rectifications at client sites, interacting with customers in a professional manner.
* Assist 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
* Access to health and wellbeing services, volunteering day, and fully funded professional qualifications
* 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)
* 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 are committed to sustainability and to supporting communities through employee volunteering and charitable giving. 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.
If you are having any difficulty applying, please contact our recruitment team.
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