Multi Skilled Operative - Bristol

Portakabin Ltd; Basingstoke and Deane; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days holiday + bank holidays

Contributory pension including life‑gu

Life assurance

Job summary

Portakabin Ltd is seeking operatives to support refurbishment and fit-out of buildings. You will work safely to company standards, follow RAMS and SOPs, and contribute to on‑time delivery. Basic tool knowledge and reading SOPs are important, with CSCS/Slinger tickets desirable.

Role offers site-based work with a strong emphasis on teamwork, safety, and operational excellence. Prior semi-skilled experience is valued, and training is provided as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in operational environments across semi‑skilled activities.
• Practical skills gained through training and supervised application.
• Basic knowledge of tools, equipment and materials, used safely.
• Ability to read and interpret SOPs, RAMS and method statements.
• Holds Slinger / Signaller ticket & CSCS card is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, organised and compliant working environment.
• Follow RAMS and company procedures to complete work safely and to quality.
• Carry out refurbishment and fit-out activities per specifications and SOPs.
• Support colleagues and assist across the team where qualified.
• Escalate issues promptly to contribute to team delivery.

Skills

Operational experience

Slinger/Signaller ticket

CSCS card

Health & safety awareness

Reading technical docs

Team collaboration

Tool handling basics

Job description

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.

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, 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

• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays, option to buy 5 days
• Contributory pension including life assurance scheme

Experience, skills & qualifications

• 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.
• Holds Slinger / Signaller ticket & CSCS card - desirable