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 | 2026-01-04 | Newmarket | £15.22 - £18

Your new role Our client is looking for an experienced industrial cleaner to join their team in Newmarket…

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited

Multi Trade Carpenter

Multi Trade Carpenter | 2026-01-04 | Gosport | £26 - £26

Multi Trade Kitchen Fitter needed for a Maintenance Contractor undertaking upgrades on local authority pr…

Randstad Construction & Property

Electrician | 2026-01-04 | Alexandria | Pay not listed

Your new company Ourclient based in Alexandria is currently seeking an 18th Edition Electrician tojoin th…

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited

Salary not listed

360 Excavator Operator

360 Excavator Operator | ASAP | B760EB | £23.51 - £23.51

PLT 360 Excavator Operator Location: Kingsbury, B76 0EB Rate: 23.51 per hour - PAYE only Hours: 07:30 - 1…

Skyblue Solutions

£23.51 - £23.51

360 Operative | ASAP | Northallerton | £22 - £23

360 Excavator Operator: A19 Infrastructure (Northallerton) Location: Northallerton (A19) Rate: 23.00 per …

Randstad Construction & Property

Grounds Maintenance

Grounds Maintenance | ASAP | E125DQ | £17.98 - £23.41

Gardener / Grounds Maintenance Rolling Temp contract 7.98 PAYE per hour or 23.41per hour via Umbrella Loc…

£17.98 - £23.41

Grounds Maintenance Operative

Grounds Maintenance Operative | ASAP | Manchester | £13 - £14.5

Your new company A large, reputable higher education institution in Manchester is seeking a dedicated and…

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited

GARDENER/GROUNDS OPERATIVE

GARDENER/GROUNDS OPERATIVE | ASAP | London | £15 - £16.5

FULL-TIME GARDENERS NEEDED FOR UPCOMING SEASON! LONG-TERM TEMPORARY CONTRACT! 8AM - 4PM / MONDAY TO FRIDA…

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited

Landscape Operative

Landscape Operative | ASAP | LE41DS | £13.49 - £13.49

Temporary role for 6-12 weeks Cost 13.47 per hour - Monday to Friday Our client is looking for a dedicate…

£13.49 - £13.49

Plant Mechanic | ASAP | LE93GE | £14.83 - £14.83

Plant Mechanic Job Type: Temporary, Full-Time Hourly Rate: From 14.83 PAYE (willing to discuss current ma…

£14.83 - £14.83

Plant Mechanic | ASAP | LE93GE | £14.83 - £14.83

Plant Mechanic Job Type: Temporary, Full-Time Hourly Rate: From 14.83 PAYE (willing to discuss current ma…

£14.83 - £14.83

Plant Mechanic | ASAP | LE93GE | £14.83 - £14.83

Plant Mechanic Job Type: Temporary, Full-Time Hourly Rate: From 14.83 PAYE (willing to discuss current ma…

£14.83 - £14.83

HGV Mechanic | ASAP | LE93GE | £16.62 - £16.62

HGV Mechanic Location: Leicester (LE9 Postcode) Job Type: Full-time, Temp Contract Hourly Rate: From 16.6…

£16.62 - £16.62

HGV Mechanic | ASAP | LE93GE | £16.62 - £16.62

HGV Mechanic Location: Leicester (LE9 Postcode) Job Type: Full-time, Temp Contract Hourly Rate: From 16.6…

£16.62 - £16.62

HGV Mechanic | ASAP | LE93GE | £16.62 - £16.62

HGV Mechanic Location: Leicester (LE9 Postcode) Job Type: Full-time, Temp Contract Hourly Rate: From 16.6…

£16.62 - £16.62

Assembly Operative

Assembly Operative | ASAP | Clevedon | £13.85 - £18.47

Assembly Operative Mechanical Fitter Location: Clevedon, North Somerset Pay Rate: 13.85 per hour to 18.47…

£13.85 - £18.47

Mechanical Fitter / Engineer

Mechanical Fitter / Engineer | ASAP | Whitchurch | £18 - £18

Pertemps technical are recruiting for Skilled Mechanical Fitters on behalf of an industry-leading manufac…

Pertemps Bristol Industrial

Fitter | ASAP | BT401EJ | £16.75 - £33.5

Are you a skilled Mechanical Fitter looking for a role that actually respects your downtime? Job title: M…

£16.75 - £33.5

Maintenance Operative

Maintenance Operative | ASAP | Wembley | £17 - £17.5

Job Specification: Maintenance Operative Location:Wembley Contract Type: Fixed term, 4 weeks Working Patt…

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited

Grounds Maintenance Operative

Grounds Maintenance Operative | ASAP | Sudbury | £12.71 - £17

Grounds Maintenance Operative (Part-Time) Location: Sudbury Hours: 2 days per week, 07:00-16:30 Contract:…

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited

Industrial Cleaner

Industrial Cleaner | ASAP | HR20RQ | £13 - £14

Construction Site Cleaner – Immediate Start (Hereford & Surrounding Villages) 13.00– 14.00 per hour | Par…

Industrial Cleaner

Industrial Cleaner | ASAP | HR20RQ | £13 - £14

Construction Site Cleaner – Immediate Start (Hereford & Surrounding Villages) 13.00– 14.00 per hour | Par…

Industrial Cleaner

Industrial Cleaner | ASAP | Runcorn | £15 - £15

Position: Industrial Cleaner Location: Runcorn Hours: 8 hour shift starting at 6am or 8am. Short term wor…

HR GO Recruitment

Industrial Cleaner

Industrial Cleaner | ASAP | Chorley | £14.93 - £14.93

Industrial Cleaner - Afternoon Shift (2pm-10pm) 14.93 per hour Immediate Start Available | Temp-to-Perm O…

£14.93 - £14.93

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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.