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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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Painter/Decoractor
Painter/Decoractor | ASAP | Nottingham | £18 - £22
Painter & Decorator - Void Properties (Nottinghamshire) Up to 22.00 per hour | 40 hours per week | 45p pe…
Employer
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Location
Nottingham
Salary
£18 - £22
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Painter Decorator
Painter Decorator | ASAP | Gillingham | £16.38 - £16.38
Painter Decorator – Gillingham (6-Month Temporary Contract) We are currently recruiting an experienced Pa…
Employer
Pertemps Crawley 447
Location
Gillingham
Salary
£16.38 - £16.38
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Painter
Painter | ASAP | Larbert | £24 - £26
Is your current contract coming to an end? Or are you looking for a Painting position to start ASAP? If y…
Employer
Randstad Construction & Property
Location
Larbert
Salary
£24 - £26
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Painter
Painter | ASAP | Sheffield | £20 - £20
Painter required in Sheffield Painter required in the Sheffield area. Start ASAP - 20 an Hour CIS payment…
Employer
Randstad Construction & Property
Location
Sheffield
Salary
£20 - £20
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Painter - Social Housing - TEMP
Painter - Social Housing - TEMP | ASAP | Sheffield | £16 - £20
We are currently looking for an experienced Painter & Decorator for a temporary contract based in Sheffie…
Employer
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Location
Sheffield
Salary
£16 - £20
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Plasterer
Plasterer | ASAP | PO64TP | £25 - £25
Plasterer (CSCS) Portsmouth PO6 4TP | Commercial Project | 1 Week | Introduction Acorn by Synergie is rec…
Employer
Acorn by Synergie
Location
PO64TP
Salary
£25 - £25
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Hod Carrier
Hod Carrier | ASAP | Margate | £17 - £18
Randstad are looking for hard working and reliable CSCS qualified Hod Carrier for an on going, busy proje…
Employer
Randstad Construction & Property
Location
Margate
Salary
£17 - £18
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Bricklayer - Pickering
Bricklayer - Pickering | ASAP | Pickering | £18 - £22
Bricklayer Required - Pickering, North YorkshireJob Type: Temporary (Ongoing)Hours: Monday to FridayStart…
Employer
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Location
Pickering
Salary
£18 - £22
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Carpenter
Carpenter | ASAP | CM241QW | £25 - £31
Carpenters Required at Stansted Airport! We are currently looking for experienced Carpenters for long ter…
Employer
DAMICOR
Location
CM241QW
Salary
£25 - £31
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Carpenter - Multi Trade
Carpenter - Multi Trade | ASAP | Leicester | £20 - £26
Your new company We are seeking an experienced Carpenter / Joiner to join a responsive maintenance team w…
Employer
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Location
Leicester
Salary
£20 - £26
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FRA Carpenter
FRA Carpenter | ASAP | South West London | £32 - £36
FRA CARPENTERLocation: CENTRAL LONDON Hours: Monday-Friday, full-time (8-hour days) Start: March/April Pa…
Employer
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Location
South West London
Salary
£32 - £36
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Carpenter / Joiner
Carpenter / Joiner | ASAP | W68BA | £22 - £22.36
Incredible opportunity for a talented Carpenter / Joiner to join one of the UK's largest, and fastest gro…
Employer
ROCASA Consulting
Location
W68BA
Salary
£22 - £22.36
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Carpenter
Carpenter | ASAP | Gatwick | £24 - £24
About the job We're seeking an experienced Carpenter for an ongoing assignment at Gatwick Airport, starti…
Employer
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Location
Gatwick
Salary
£24 - £24
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Air Conditioning Engineer
Air Conditioning Engineer | ASAP | Eastbourne | £36,000 - £44,000
Job title: Air Conditioning Engineer Location: Eastbourne Pay rate: 36,000 - 44,000 per annum Job type: T…
Employer
HR GO Recruitment
Location
Eastbourne
Salary
£36,000 - £44,000
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HVAC Engineer
HVAC Engineer | ASAP | Coalville | £20 - £28
HVAC Engineer - PPM & Reactive Maintenance Location: LE67 Sector: Logistics / Warehouse Environment Quali…
Employer
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Location
Coalville
Salary
£20 - £28
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Plumber Skills Coach / Assessor
Plumber Skills Coach / Assessor | ASAP | HU13DG | £30 - £30
Job Title: Plumber Skills Coach / Assessor Location: Hull College Hours: Full-time Contract: Temp to Perm…
Employer
Reed
Location
HU13DG
Salary
£30 - £30
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Plumber - Level 2
Plumber - Level 2 | ASAP | Ipswich | £18 - £23.5
Plumber / Mechanical Engineer (Level 2)Woodbridge | Permanent 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Your n…
Employer
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Location
Ipswich
Salary
£18 - £23.5
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Multi Skilled Plumber
Multi Skilled Plumber | ASAP | Stockport | £21 - £24
Your new company We're working with a well-established and growing social housing contractor looking for …
Employer
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Location
Stockport
Salary
£21 - £24
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Commercial Plumber
Commercial Plumber | ASAP | SA160LP | Pay not listed
Commercial Plumbers Llanelli Area | Competitive Pay | Temp to Perm | Monday - Friday Acorn by Synergie is…
Employer
Acorn by Synergie
Location
SA160LP
Salary
Salary not listed
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Plumber
Plumber | ASAP | London | £28 - £28
Your new role Location: South London Pay: 28/hr through an Umbrella Company OR 25/hr PAYE ( 22.31/hr + 2.…
Employer
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Location
London
Salary
£28 - £28
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Plumber
Plumber | ASAP | Newark | £20 - £20
Plumber Temporary, 3 months+ 20 Umbrella/CIS + van and fuel card Newark-On-Trent Hamilton Woods Associate…
Employer
Hamilton Woods
Location
Newark
Salary
£20 - £20
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Electrical Improver (nights)
Electrical Improver (nights) | ASAP | London | £160 - £160
Our client, a large rail Telecoms business looking for Electrical Improvers who are interested in working…
Employer
Unity Recruitment
Location
London
Salary
£160 - £160
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Electrician (night shifts)
Electrician (night shifts) | ASAP | London | Pay not listed
Our client, a large rail Telecoms business are looking for Electricians who are interested in working nig…
Employer
Unity Recruitment
Location
London
Salary
Salary not listed
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Maintenance Plumber
Maintenance Plumber | ASAP | Brough | £18 - £21
Your new companyAs the sole agency supplier to the HM Prison Service for the provision of maintenance tra…
Employer
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Location
Brough
Salary
£18 - £21
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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.