Offsite Multi Skilled Operative

Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: England
Company Name: Portakabin

About the Role

Join Portakabin’s successful Site Accommodation team as a Multi Skilled Operative, where you’ll be part of a hands-on team responsible for the installation, dismantling, refurbishment, and fit-out of Konstructa modular units. This mobile role will be based in Bristol but includes regular travel across the South West to customer sites.

You’ll start in the Bristol yard learning our processes, tools, and product range. From there, you’ll take your skills on the road — playing a vital role in delivering high-quality modular building solutions while upholding safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

  • Install/dismantle modular units and complete on-site rectifications

  • Conduct joinery, plumbing, basic electrics, and decoration work

  • Prepare buildings for dispatch and assist in refurbishment both on- and off-site

  • Ensure equipment and tools are used correctly and maintained

  • Work safely in line with environmental and health & safety regulations

  • Act as a customer-facing representative, delivering excellent service

  • Support vehicle movements, site safety, and materials handling

  • Lead or support team installations, including extended stays as required

Essential Skills & Qualifications

  • Full UK Driving Licence (essential)

  • Forklift truck licence (preferred)

  • NVQ (or equivalent) in a relevant trade/discipline

  • Experience installing and dismantling modular buildings

  • Strong operational knowledge of tools, fixtures, and fittings

  • Good literacy, numeracy, and IT usage

  • Strong communication, problem-solving, and customer service focus

  • Willingness to travel regularly and work outdoors or away from home

Benefits & Opportunities

  • 24 days holiday + bank holidays (option to buy 5 more)

  • Overtime pay and merit-based pay increases

  • Fully funded professional qualifications

  • Pension contribution scheme

  • Health and wellbeing support services

  • Annual volunteering day

  • Cycle to Work Scheme

  • “Refer a Friend” bonus scheme

  • Discounts at major retailers, gyms, restaurants, and more

  • Inclusive workplace culture with clear career progression


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