Trade Shifts & Short-Term Jobs

Daily, temporary and immediate-start shift roles for carpenters, labourers, bricklayers, and wider skilled trades across the UK.

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Industrial Cleaner

Industrial Cleaner | 2026-12-03 | Nottingham | £145 - £160

Your new company You will be joining a specialist industrial cleaning team that travels across the UK (an…

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited

Carpenter | 2026-12-03 | BH234SD | Pay not listed

Carpenter Christchurch, BH23 4SD | Hourly rate negotiable | 7.30am - 5pm | Monday - Friday | Temporary | …

Acorn by Synergie

Salary not listed

Electrician | 2026-12-03 | East London | £22.4 - £29.75

Electrician - Newham Based at Bridge Road Depot & Sites Across Newham 12-Month Contract | Full Time (36 h…

£22.4 - £29.75

Grass Cutters | 2026-11-03 | Plymouth | £13.26 - £13.26

Grounds Maintenance Operative (Grass cutter) Location: Plymouth, PL4 Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday – T…

Pertemps Plymouth Commercial

£13.26 - £13.26

Mechanical Fitter

Mechanical Fitter | 2026-11-03 | TA64AR | £18.5 - £22.5

Mechanical Fitter Bridgwater | 18.50 – 22.50 per hour (DOE) | 39–60 hours per week | 4 on / 4 off (Days &…

£18.5 - £22.5

Scaffolder | 2026-11-03 | Portsmouth | Pay not listed

Looking for an exciting new opportunity working in Portsmouth Dockyard? We’re recruiting for Scaffolders …

Key Recruitment Ltd

Salary not listed

Fabricator/Welder Grade 5

Fabricator/Welder Grade 5 | 2026-11-03 | BT401EJ | £17.95 - £35.9

Are you a dedicated professional with a strong work ethic and a passion for precision welding? If yes,we …

£17.95 - £35.9

Aluminium Welders

Aluminium Welders | 2026-11-03 | WV106QJ | £23.31 - £23.31

Are you an experienced TIG Welder looking to take your skills to the next level in the Aerospace industry…

£23.31 - £23.31

Plumber | 2026-11-03 | Wrexham | £20 - £23

Your new company As a Plumber at HMP Berwyn, you'll be responsible for carrying out a range of plumbing m…

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited

Electrican | 2026-11-03 | Leicester | £22 - £27

About the RoleA leading social housing provider in the Midlands is looking for an experienced Electrician…

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited

Electrician | 2026-11-03 | Eastleigh | £22 - £27

Your new company You will be working for a large housing company who manage over 50,000 homes across the …

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited

Grounds Maintenance Workers

Grounds Maintenance Workers | 2026-10-03 | S22PL | £13.26 - £13.26

Grounds Maintenance Workers Pay Rate: 13.26 per hour Location: Sheffield City Council, S2 Job Type: Full-…

£13.26 - £13.26

Painter & Decorator

Painter & Decorator | 2026-10-03 | Tunbridge Wells | £20 - £21

JOB OPPORTUNITY: Painter & Decorator - Tunbridge Wells We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Paint…

Randstad Construction & Property

Tunbridge Wells

HGV Mechanic | 2026-10-02 | Leyland | Pay not listed

HGV Mechanic - Excellent Career Opportunity Location: Leyland Salary: Negotiable Depending on Experience …

Salary not listed

Assembly Operative

Assembly Operative | 2026-10-02 | Clevedon | £13.85 - £18.47

Assembly Operative Mechanical Fitter , Location: Clevedon, North Somerset, Pay Rate: 13.85 per hour to 18…

Pertemps Bristol Industrial

£13.85 - £18.47

Highway Maintenance Operatives

Highway Maintenance Operatives | 2026-10-02 | Gloucester | £22 - £25

Highway Maintenance Operatives Gloucester | 22- 25 per hour | 7:30am - 4:30pm | Monday-Friday | Introduct…

Acorn by Synergie

Painter and Decorator - Temp

Painter and Decorator - Temp | 2026-10-02 | Sheffield | £17 - £20

???? Painter & Decorator - Commercial Building Maintenance?? Sheffield?? Temporary Position ? Working Ins…

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited

Joiner | 2026-10-02 | Doncaster | £20 - £25

Your new company As the sole agency supplier to the HM Prison Service for the provision of maintenance tr…

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited

Plumber - Commercial Maintenance - Multiple Locations

Plumber - Commercial Maintenance - Multiple Locations | 2026-10-02 | South Yorkshire | £18 - £22

???? Commercial Maintenance Plumber - Multiple Locations?? Sheffield * Doncaster * Barnsley * Lincolnshir…

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited

South Yorkshire

Plumber - Social Housing - Doncaster

Plumber - Social Housing - Doncaster | 2026-10-02 | Doncaster | £16 - £20

???? Plumber - Social Housing Maintenance?? Doncaster?? Temporary or Temp-to-Perm Opportunity?? Van Fuel …

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited

Plumber | 2026-10-02 | Gateshead | £25 - £26

Is your current contract coming to an end? Or are you looking for a Joiner position to start ASAP? If you…

Randstad Construction & Property

Electrician - Commercial Maintenance - Multiple Locations

Electrician - Commercial Maintenance - Multiple Locations | 2026-10-02 | South Yorkshire | £19 - £23

? ? Commercial Maintenance Electrician - Multiple Locations?? Sheffield * Doncaster * Barnsley * Lincolns…

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited

South Yorkshire

Electrician - Social Housing - Lincolnshire

Electrician - Social Housing - Lincolnshire | 2026-10-02 | Lincoln | £17 - £23

??? Electrician - Social Housing Maintenance?? Lincolnshire?? Temporary or Temp-to-Perm Opportunity?? Van…

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited

Forklift Driver

Forklift Driver | 2026-09-03 | Dagenham | £14.42 - £14.42

Forklift Driver - Food Waste Plant (Dagenham) 4 on / 4 off - Days & Nights - 12-Hour Shifts Must Hold a V…

£14.42 - £14.42

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Trade shifts FAQ

Quick answers about on-demand shift work and posting roles on Trade Paths.

What are trade “shifts” on Trade Paths?

Shifts are short-term and on-demand roles—often immediate start, daily pay, or cover for busy sites. They sit alongside permanent jobs but are aimed at tradespeople who want flexible or stop-gap work.

Are shifts different from permanent trade jobs?

Yes. Permanent listings focus on longer contracts; shifts are geared toward temporary, urgent, or short-notice demand. You can browse both shifts here and permanent roles elsewhere on Trade Paths.

Is it free for employers to post shift vacancies?

Yes. Employers can post skilled trade vacancies on Trade Paths without paying a listing fee—you only need an account to create and manage your posts.

Who can apply for shifts?

Qualified tradespeople and construction-adjacent workers who match the role—requirements vary by shift (for example CSCS or trade-specific checks). Each listing summarises location, pay where provided, and how to apply.

How often are shift listings updated?

Our shift feed is refreshed regularly so short-notice roles stay visible. If you need work quickly, search by keyword and location and open individual shift pages for full details.