Multi Skilled Operative

Portakabin Ltd; Aylesbury; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension including life assurance

Fixed bonus scheme

Health & wellbeing services

Annual volunteering day

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee benefits discounts

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Portakabin Ltd in Aylesbury is recruiting a Multi Skilled Operative to join our team at the Aylesbury Hire Centre. The role involves refurbishment and fit-out of buildings, carrying out tasks safely, efficiently and to quality standards.

You will work Monday-Thursday 7:45am-4:30pm and Friday 7:45am-3:30pm, with a £15.87 hourly rate plus a merit rate up to £4.38 per hour. This permanent position offers benefits and opportunities for progression.

Qualifications

• Experience gained in operational environments, across a variety of semi-skilled activities.
• Practical skills gained through training and supervised application.
• Basic knowledge of tools, equipment and materials, with safe use.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation such as SOPs, RAMS and method statements.

Responsibilities

• 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 and to the required quality.
• Carry out refurbishment and fit-out activities following technical specifications, SOPs, RAMS and company procedures.
• 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.

Skills

Operational experience

Practical skills

Tools knowledge

Read SOPs

Job description

Multi Skilled Operative

Application Deadline: 16 October 2026

Department: Aylesbury Hire Centre

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Aylesbury Hire Centre

Reporting To: Drew Spencer-McDowall

Compensation: £15.87 / hour

Description

Role: Multi Skilled Operative
Hourly Rate: £15.87 per hour + merit rate of up to £4.38 per hour
Role based: Portakabin Ltd, Alyesbury, HP18 0XB
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 in based in Aylesbury.

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
• Fixed bonus 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.