Multiskilled Operative - Castleford

Portakabin Ltd; Castleford; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days holiday plus bank holidays, 5-

Contributory pension including life &n

Fixed bonus scheme

Health and wellbeing services

Annual volunteering day

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Benefits Program (Discounts)

Career progression

Job summary

Portakabin Ltd is seeking a Multiskilled Operative for our Castleford-based team. Permanent role with an hourly rate of £15.87 (overtime onwards) and a probation-merit bonus potential.

Based at Carr Wood Road, Glasshoughton, Castleford, you will work Monday to Friday, 7:45 to 16:30 (Fridays until 15:30). You will maintain a safe workspace, follow SOPs and RAMS, carry out refurbishment, and support colleagues across the team.

Qualifications

• Experience in operational environments with semi-skilled tasks.
• Practical skills developed through training and supervised work.
• Basic knowledge of tools, equipment and materials, used safely.
• Some experience in Plumbing and Electrics is advantageous.
• Ability to read and interpret 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, 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.

Skills

Semi-skilled

Practical skills

Tools & materials

Plumbing

Electrics

SOPs reading

Job description

Multiskilled Operative - Castleford

Application Deadline: 9 October 2026

Department: Portaloo

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Portaloo North

Reporting To: Robert Samuel

Compensation: £15.87 / hour

Description

Role: Multiskilled Operative

Hourly Rate: £15.87 per hour, overtime available and opportunity to earn additional merit of up to £4.38 following probation

Role based: Portakabin Ltd, Carr Wood Road, Glasshoughton, Castleford, WF10 4PT

Contract type: Permanent

Working hours: Monday to Friday - 7.45 - 4.30, 3.30 on Fridays

We are seeking a Multiskilled Operative to join our team based in Castleford.

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

• 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