Multi skilled Operative with Forklift Licence

Portakabin limited; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading modular building provider in the West Bromwich area is seeking a Multi skilled Operative with a Forklift Licence to perform refurbishment and fit-out activities. The ideal candidate will maintain a safe working environment, follow technical specifications, and support the team in achieving on-time delivery. Benefits include a competitive hourly wage, holidays, pension scheme, and opportunities for career progression. This opportunity is suited for those with operational experience and practical skills.

Benefits

24 days holiday plus bank holidays

Contributory pension with life assurance

Fixed bonus scheme

Health and wellbeing services

Annual volunteering day

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Benefits Program

Qualifications

• Experience in operational environments across various semi-skilled activities.
• Ability to read and interpret Standard Operating Procedures and Risk Assessments.
• Practical skills acquired through training and supervised application.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, organised working environment in compliance with standards.
• Follow technical instructions to complete work safely and efficiently.
• Carry out refurbishment and fit-out activities to required quality.

Skills

Operational experience

Forklift licence (B1 and B2)

Tools and equipment safety

Reading technical documentation

Job description

Role: Multi skilled Operative with Forklift Licence

Hourly Rate: : £15.32 per hour + merit rate of up to £4.38 per hour

Role based: Portakabin (Site Accommodation) Ltd, West Bromwich, B70 0TX

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 West Bromwich.

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.

As a Multi skilled Operative, you will:

• 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
• 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

• 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 B1 and B2 forklift licence

Why Portakabin?

At Portakabin, we design and deliver high-quality modular buildings for organisations of all sizes, in various sectors including manufacturing, education, health, transport, utilities and construction. Delivering our products sustainably, and safely to our customers is of utmost importance.

Portakabin now employ more than 2,200 people across the UK and Europe. Our people are at the heart of business and the reason for our success. We offer career progression, support and development opportunities giving our employees space to grow.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. 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 recruitment team on [e-mail]