Portakabin

Chargehand

Portakabin  •  £17/hr  •  Onsite  •  19 hours ago
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Job Description

Chargehand

Application Deadline: 17 July 2026

Department: Leeds Hire Centre

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Sherburn Hire Centre

Reporting To: Matt Dickens

Compensation: £17.63 / hour

Role: Chargehand
Hourly Rate: £17.63 per hour + opportunity to earn additional merit of up to £4.73 per hour
Role based: Sherburn In Elmet
Contract type: Permanent
Working hours: Mon – Thurs 07.45 – 16.30, Fri 07.45 – 15.30


We are seeking an Chargehand to join our fit out team in based in Sherburn in Elmet.

As a Chargehand you will supervise operatives and provide hands on support to ensure fitting out, refurbishment, installation, dismantling and maintenance activities are completed safely, to the required quality standards and within agreed timescales and budgets.

In this role as Chargehand, you will be required to:

• Supervise operatives to ensure compliance with legislation, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
• Provide hands-on support and guidance to the team ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and to specification.
• Plan and allocate daily resource (employees and subcontractors) to meet programme and budget requirements, escalating resourcing issues to the Service Supervisor or Service Manager.
• Check building allocation paperwork (drawings, specifications, paperwork) to ensure fitout work meets agreed requirements.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date SAP records, including building stock control, stock checks and building status.
• Ensure tool allocation and control is managed correctly and in line with process.
• Promote environmental standards, ensuring correct segregation of waste and responsible use of resources.
• Attend operations review and planning meetings, providing input on progress, challenges and resource needs.
• Support the development of customer relationships through effective communication and service delivery.
• Assist in general fitting out and refurbishment activities, working alongside operatives where required.
• Support managers with people processes and contribute to building a safe, motivated and high-performing team.

Benefits & Opportunities as Chargehand

• 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 as Chargehand

We are looking for someone who has:
• SMSTS – Site Management Safety Training Scheme (or equivalent) qualification.
• First aid at work certificate.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Practical operational experience ideally in construction, modular buildings or related environments.
• Working knowledge of health and safety practices, with experience of applying RAMS and safe working on site or in yard operations.
• General IT and record-keeping skills, including the use of systems such as SAP and MS Office (e.g. Excel) to update records and report progress.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, able to provide clear instructions and build effective relationships.
Portakabin

About Portakabin

An industry leading modular and offsite construction specialist operating across ten European countries; England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland, France, Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg and Germany.

With more than 2,200 employees operating across 106 sites, Portakabin offers a wide range of building solutions and services to meet the needs of an ever increasing diverse customer base – from the most challenging interim buildings to landmark architectural schemes.

Portakabin provides the best in quality coupled with bespoke design, available to buy or hire as well as refurbished and site accommodation solutions.

From complex architectural design right through to custom-made interior fittings on completion, Portakabin solutions can be used for almost every application and site for any sized organisation in any sector.

Industry
Construction & Skilled Trades
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
York, GB
Year Founded
1961
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