Semi Skilled Operative

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

Job summary

A leading modular building company is seeking a Semi Skilled Operative to join their team in Peterborough. In this permanent role, you will ensure products are manufactured to high quality standards, following safety regulations and established procedures. Key responsibilities include planning and executing tasks, adhering to health and safety policies, and supporting a customer-focused service. The ideal candidate will have practical skills and experience in a similar manufacturing environment, contributing to a successful and efficient operation.

Benefits

24 days holiday plus bank holidays

Contributory pension including life assurance scheme

Dedicated health and wellbeing services

Annual volunteering day

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Benefits Program

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Experience working in a similar role within a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with Health and Safety regulations.
• Ability to follow established procedures and instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform work to established quality standards and specifications.
• Plan and execute assigned tasks while maintaining a safe workspace.
• Take responsibility for health and safety adherence.
• Assist team in providing efficient customer service.

Skills

Practical skills developed through technical training

Knowledge of manufacturing operations and machinery

Ability to read and interpret technical documentation

Job description

Role: Semi Skilled Operative

Hourly Rate: £15.32 per hour + opportunity to earn overtime and additional hourly merit rate between £0.25 - £4.38 (Once passed probation)

Role based: Portakabin Ltd, Peterborough, PE4 5ET

Contract type: Permanent

Working hours: 39 Hours, Monday to Friday

We are seeking a Semi Skilled Operative to join our team based in Peterborough.

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.

Responsibilities

As a Semi Skilled Operative, you will:

• Perform work in accordance with established quality standards, technical specifications, service requirements and Health and Safety regulations.
• Plan and execute assigned tasks in accordance with technical specifications, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Risk Assessments and Method Statements, while maintaining a safe, organised and clean working environment.
• Work towards achieving manufacturing targets by identifying faults, implementing solutions where possible, or escalating issues as necessary.
• Take responsibility for individual and others health and safety, ensuring health and safety policies are adhered and near-miss and hazards are reported when witnessed.
• Assist and support team in providing a customer focused and efficient service.

Benefits & Opportunities

• 24 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

Our ideal candidate

We are looking for someone who has:

• Practical skills developed through technical training combined with supervised hands‑on application.
• Knowledge of manufacturing operations and machinery acquired through experience training.
• Experience working in a similar role, ideally within a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation such as Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Risk Assessments, and Method Statements.

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 employs 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.

Equal Opportunities and Diversity Statement

As a disability confident employer, 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]