Role – Semi Skilled Worker – Sittingbourne, Kent
Permanent Role - Hourly rate: £15.32 per hour + Overtime
Opportunity to earn additional hourly rate between £0.25 - £4.38 based on skill set and behaviours (after probation period).
We have an exciting opportunity for Semi Skilled Worker to join our successful team at Portakabin based in Sittingbourne, Kent.
You will refurbish and fit out the complete range of Konstructa buildings to the highest possible standards.
Reporting to the Manager, you will assemble and install manufactured components to agreed design specification and tolerance. This includes the safe handling, moving, installing, and finishing to specification and within deadlines.
Flexibility is required in this role due to the workload. Your working pattern will be 39 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 07:45 to 16:30 and finishing early on Friday at 15:30 (inclusive of lunch breaks).
Role Responsibilities
* Undertake the advance preparation/decoration of all product surfaces, both internal and external.
* Carry out basic joinery tasks inclusive of partition walls, doors, windows etc.
* Carry out basic plumbing tasks inclusive of sink and toilet assembly, waste and drainage, copper and push fit fittings etc. confirming drawing details.
* Undertake basic electrics inclusive of sockets, heaters, lighting etc, once qualification gained
* Assist where required in the general fitting out and refurbishment of buildings both on and off site.
* Prepare units for safe transport.
* Preparation of units such as cleaning and sanding before work is carried out.
* Assist and support team in providing a customer focused and efficient service.
* 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.
* Ensuring all work adheres to company RAMS and SOPS to comply with Health & Safety.
* Ensure reused fittings and materials are utilised as a priority without compromising quality.
Essential Skills Required
Proven operational experience in joinery, plumbing, painting, decorating and electrics.
Strong ability in establishing good relationships with customers and staff, building effective networks.
Ability to accept and tackle demanding goals with enthusiasm.
Good organisation & planning skills.
* Ability in planning, organising and problem solving.
Benefits & Opportunities
24 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
Option to buy 5 days of annual leave.
Contributory Pension.
Included in a merit rate scheme that increases base pay.
Fully funded professional qualifications.
A range of dedicated health and wellbeing services.
A chance to give back to your community with an annual Volunteering Day Off.
Cycle to Work Scheme.
Refer a Friend Scheme.
Employee Benefits Program (Discounts at 100s of shops, gyms, restaurants and even holidays!).
* There is also a great opportunity for career progression within Portakabin.
Why Portakabin?
Portakabin employs more than 2,000 people across ten European countries with our head office and primary manufacturing facility located in York UK.
Portakabin innovates, develops and delivers exceptional modular buildings for hire and sale, as well as supplying refurbished buildings and construction site accommodation. We deliver building solutions for organisations of any size, in sectors ranging from manufacturing, education and health to transport, utilities and construction.
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 resourcing@portakabin.com
