Trade Shifts & Short-Term Jobs

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

Carpenter shifts Labourer shifts Bricklayer shifts Short term shifts

RoleEmployerLocationSalaryApply

Freelance Finisher / Painter - Carlisle

Freelance Finisher / Painter - Carlisle | 2026-09-03 | Carlisle | Pay not listed

Your new company You'll be supporting a well-established national housebuilder on a busy residential deve…

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited

Salary not listed

Multi-Trade Plumber

Multi-Trade Plumber | 2026-09-03 | Bracknell | £21 - £23

Your new company Our client is a values-driven housing and services organisation committed to creating st…

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited

Groundworker | 2026-09-02 | North West London | £20 - £20

Are you a Groundworker based near NW8 and looking for a new contract? If you have a CSCS card we have a r…

Randstad Construction & Property

North West London

Welder / Fabricator

Welder / Fabricator | 2026-09-02 | Newton Aycliffe | £16 - £16

Rewards and Benefits on Offer; Onsite parking Good location, and opportunities to progress within the com…

MTrec Recruitment

Newton Aycliffe

Carpenter | 2026-09-02 | North West London | £24 - £24

Are you a Carpenter based near NW1 and looking for a new contract? If you have a CSCS card we have a role…

Randstad Construction & Property

North West London

Plumber Sheffield SH

Plumber Sheffield SH | 2026-09-02 | Sheffield | £18 - £22

???? Plumber - Social Housing Maintenance?? Sheffield?? Temporary or Temp-to-Perm Options Available?? Van…

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited

Electrician - Social Housing - Sheffield

Electrician - Social Housing - Sheffield | 2026-09-02 | Sheffield | £23 - £26

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

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited

Electrician EICR

Electrician EICR | 2026-09-02 | Cambridgeshire | £25 - £30

Job Advert - Remedial EICR Electrician - Duxford Remedial EICR Electricians - Duxford Recruiting on behal…

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited

Mechanical Fitter

Mechanical Fitter | 2026-09-01 | HG50SD | £25 - £25

Mechanical Fitter needed in Knaresborough, 25ph PAYE - Reference: MF1 Rectify problems on mechanical asse…

Essential Employment

Groundworker | 2026-08-03 | Huntingdon | £18 - £19

Are you a Groundworker in PE28 and looking for a new contract? If you have a CSCS card we are looking for…

Randstad Construction & Property

Groundworker | 2026-08-03 | Kent | Pay not listed

Are you a reliable Groundworker looking for immediate work in Birchington ? We are seeking an experienced…

Randstad Construction & Property

Salary not listed

Plumber Multi | 2026-08-03 | Solihull | £20 - £23

Plumber Multi South Birmingham Social Housing Temp to Perm 20.00 - 23,00 + van & fuel card We are working…

Howells Recruitment

Plumber | 2026-08-03 | PL11RP | Pay not listed

Are you a Plumber, seeking your next contract in the Plymouth area? My client has an immediate opportunit…

Building Recruitment Company

Salary not listed

Cleaner | 2026-07-03 | Smethwick | £12.71 - £12.71

An Industrial Cleaner is required to join a steel processing company in the Smethwick area on a temporary…

ASC Connections Ltd

£12.71 - £12.71

Labourer / Groundworker

Labourer / Groundworker | 2026-07-03 | Beswick | £14 - £16

Job Title: Groundworker / Labourer Location: North West Pay Rate: 14-16 per hour Contract: Immediate star…

Time Recruitment

Groundworker | 2026-07-03 | Sevenoaks | Pay not listed

Randstad are looking for hard working and reliable Qualified Groundworker for an on going, busy project i…

Randstad Construction & Property

Salary not listed

Wet Painter | 2026-07-03 | Havant | £18.02 - £18.02

Wet Painter Location: Havant (near Portsmouth) Job Type: Full-time, Ongoing Temporary Role Pay: 18.02 per…

wild recruitment

£18.02 - £18.02

Carpenter multi

Carpenter multi | 2026-07-03 | Birmingham | £19 - £20

Job title: Carpenter multi trader Location: Covering Birmingham Pay: 18 - 20ph Job type: temp Overview: W…

Howells Recruitment

Electrician | 2026-07-03 | Manchester | £25.65 - £25.65

Electrician Temporary 25.65 Umbrella + Van and Fuel Card Manchester Hamilton Woods Associates are current…

£25.65 - £25.65

TIG Welder | 2026-03-03 | RG404QZ | £17 - £20

We are seeking a skilled and reliable TIG Welder to join our clients growing team. The successful candida…

Focus Resourcing

HGV Mechanic | 2026-02-04 | LE93GE | £23.54 - £23.54

HGV Mechanic Location: Leicester (LE9 Postcode) Job Type: Full-time, Temp Contract Hourly Rate: 23.54 PAY…

£23.54 - £23.54

HGV Mechanic | 2026-02-04 | LE93GE | £23.54 - £23.54

HGV Mechanic Location: Leicester (LE9 Postcode) Job Type: Full-time, Temp Contract Hourly Rate: 23.54 PAY…

£23.54 - £23.54

HGV Mechanic | 2026-02-04 | LE93GE | £23.54 - £23.54

HGV Mechanic Location: Leicester (LE9 Postcode) Job Type: Full-time, Temp Contract Hourly Rate: 23.54 PAY…

£23.54 - £23.54

Welder Fabricator

Welder Fabricator | 2026-02-04 | SG99ER | £15 - £17

Welder Fabricator Location: Buntingford, Hertfordshire Rate Guide: 15.00 - 17.00 per hour, depending on e…

HR GO Recruitment

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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.