Multi Skilled Operative - Aberdeen

Portakabin Ltd; Cairnwell; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holidays

Pension & life cover

Health and wellbeing services

Volunteer day

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee discounts

Career progression

Job summary

Portakabin Ltd. in Aberdeen is seeking a Multi Skilled Operative to join our manufacturing and delivery team. The role is based in Aberdeen with 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:00–16:30 with 15:30 finish on Fridays. Permanent contract with salary up to £29,000 depending on experience.

The successful candidate will work to high-quality standards, following SOPs and RAMS, to ensure safe and timely completion of tasks, contributing to customer satisfaction and company objectives.

Qualifications

• Experience in operational environments across semi-skilled tasks.
• Ability to read and interpret SOPs, RAMS and method statements.
• Basic knowledge of tools, equipment and materials and safe usage.
• Some plumbing and electrical knowledge is advantageous.
• Practical skills gained through training and supervision.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, organised and compliant working environment.
• Follow RAMS and procedures to complete work safely and to the required quality.
• Carry out refurbishment and fit-out activities per specs and procedures.
• Support colleagues across the team and assist where qualified or experienced.
• Contribute to team delivery by collaborating and escalating issues when needed.

Skills

Operational experience

Teamwork

Reading technical documents

Safety awareness

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

Multi Skilled Operative - Aberdeen

Application Deadline: 30 October 2026

Department: Service - Aberdeen

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Scotland - Aberdeen

Reporting To: Neil Strachan

Compensation: £26,320 - £29,000 / year

Description

Role: Multi Skilled Operative
Salaried: Up to £29,000 - Depending on experience
Role based: Portakabin, Badentoy Ind Est, Portlethen, AB12 4YD
Contract type: Permanent
Working hours: 37.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday – 8.00 – 4.30, 3.00 on Fridays
We are seeking a Multi Skilled Operative to join our team in based in Aberdeen.
These roles will play a critical part in ensuring products are manufactured and delivered to our customers safely, on time and to our high quality standards. Working as part of a team, you will be responsible for carrying out all tasks necessary to meet our customer requirements, following established procedures and instructions and applying practical experience

In this role 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.

Our Ideal Candidate

• 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.
• Some basic experience in Plumbing and Electrics would be advantageous
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation such as Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Risk Assessments and Method Statements.

Benefits & Opportunities

• 25 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