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

Groundworkers | ASAP | Somerset | £23 - £23

Job Opportunity: Groundworkers - Somerset My client is seeking experienced groundworkers or gangs of 3-4 …

Time Recruitment

x2 Groundworkers/Machine Operator

x2 Groundworkers/Machine Operator | ASAP | Sevenoaks | £21 - £21.5

Groundworks Duo Wanted - Immediate Start in Sevenoaks! Randstad is looking for a pre-established team of …

Randstad Construction & Property

Groundworker | ASAP | HP201RU | £22 - £22

We are looking to recruit x 2 finishing Groundworkers for our client, for a housing site in Aylesbury. Th…

Wallace Hind Selection

Groundworker | ASAP | LU72LY | £22 - £22

We are looking to recruit THREE Groundworkers - (Finishing Gang) for our client to carry out slabbing, ed…

Wallace Hind Selection

Groundworker | ASAP | Fairford | £18 - £22

Groundworker Fairford, Gloucester | 18- 22 per hour | 7.30am - 4.30pm | Monday-Friday | Introduction Acor…

Acorn by Synergie

Groundworker | ASAP | MK91LA | £22 - £22

We are looking to recruit THREE Groundworkers - (Finishing Gang) for our client to carry out slabbing, ed…

Wallace Hind Selection

Groundworker | ASAP | Birchington | 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

Groundworker | ASAP | Margate | 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

Groundworker | ASAP | MK91LA | £22 - £22

We are looking to recruit x 2 finishing Groundworkers for our client, for a housing site in Aylesbury. Th…

Wallace Hind Selection

Welder / Plater

Welder / Plater | ASAP | Newton Aycliffe | £17.33 - £23.11

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

MTrec Recruitment

Newton Aycliffe

£17.33 - £23.11

MIG Welder | ASAP | Uttoxeter | £17.39 - £17.39

Do you have MIG Welding experience? JCB, the UK's leading manufacturer of construction and agricultural e…

£17.39 - £17.39

MIG Welder | ASAP | DL170SG | £16.8 - £16.8

Job Description Starting on dayshift for induction and training before moving onto a 2-shift rotation thi…

Gem Partnership Ltd

£16.8 - £16.8

Welder | ASAP | Wolverhampton | £22.31 - £23.31

We are working with a leading Aerospace manufacturer, who are looking Welder/Fitters for Heat Exchanger P…

wild recruitment

£22.31 - £23.31

MIG / TIG Welder

MIG / TIG Welder | ASAP | PL11RR | £13.42 - £17.89

Welders - MIG / TIG Roborough, Plymouth | 13.42- 17.89 per hour | Full-Time | Temp to Perm | Onsite Intro…

Acorn by Synergie

£13.42 - £17.89

MIG Welder | ASAP | Braintree | £16 - £20

Market 36 Recruitment are currently recruiting for a MIG Welder on behalf of our client based in Braintre…

Market36 Recruitment Ltd

MIG Welder | ASAP | Stourbridge | £14 - £14.5

MIG Welder Stourbridge Temp to Perm Opportunity Working Hours: Monday to Thursday: 8am – 4:30pm Friday: 8…

Pertemps Dudley Industrial

Welder Fabricator

Welder Fabricator | ASAP | Buntingford | £14 - £17

Welder Fabricator - temp to perm Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 07:30 - 16:00 We are seeking…

HR GO Recruitment

Fabricator Welder

Fabricator Welder | ASAP | CH65UY | £16 - £20

Recruit4staff are representing a well-established engineering business in their search for a Fabricator W…

MIG Welder | ASAP | Andover | £16 - £16

Experienced MIG Welder - Long-Term Temporary Role Andover 16.00 per hour Monday to Friday | Days Are you …

Welder | ASAP | CV92QH | Pay not listed

Temp to perm role Well-established high end manufacturer Favourable day shifts We are currently recruitin…

Pertemps Tamworth

Salary not listed

Welder | ASAP | SO509NW | £21.31 - £21.31

Welder Looking for your next opportunity as a Coded Welder with expertise in both TIG and MIG Welding? We…

£21.31 - £21.31

Painter & Decorator - Maintenance

Painter & Decorator - Maintenance | ASAP | Barnsley | £200 - £200

Painter & Decorator - Temporary Contract (Barnsley, Yorkshire) 200 per day (Umbrella PAYE) | Weekly pay |…

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited

Painter & Decorator

Painter & Decorator | ASAP | Crawley | £20 - £20.5

Painter & Decorator Needed | Crawley | Starts Tuesday! Are you a skilled Painter & Decorator looking for …

Randstad Construction & Property

Painter / Finisher

Painter / Finisher | ASAP | Durham | £21 - £22

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

Randstad Construction & Property

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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.