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General Operative, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

Job in Barnstaple, Devon, EX31, England, UK
Listing for: North Devon Homes
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-01
Job specializations:
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
    General Labor, Building Maintenance, Construction Labor / Trades
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 25563 GBP Yearly GBP 25563.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

We are looking to recruit a General Operative to join our Home2

Home Response team. You will assist in the delivery of our maintenance programme through the effective and coordinated support of multi‑skilled and general operatives in Barnstaple and the surrounding areas.

Location:

Barnstaple
Salary: £25,563.96
Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Hours:

37 hours per week

Main Responsibilities
  • Supporting the Response team in maintaining properties efficiently and effectively.
  • Working alongside our team of Multi‑Skilled Operatives (MSO) in supporting larger work projects or those requiring more than one person.
  • Assisting on site with general labouring and delivery duties, including manual handling tasks.
  • Loading and unloading all debris/materials as required by the MSO from or to stores, site or place of disposal.
  • Assisting in the purchasing of materials or hiring of tools or plant as instructed by the MSO.
About You
  • You will be looking to work for a supportive company delivering valuable services to the local community.
  • You will have a basic knowledge of the building industry with experience assisting in one or more of the following areas; brickwork / blockwork, paving, plastering / rendering, roofing, carpentry, fencing, decoration.
  • You will have working knowledge of health & safety principles.
  • You will work well in a team environment and be supportive of others.
  • Hold a full drivers licence.
Benefits
  • 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • 7% Employer contribution Pension
  • Cash Plan of up to £1600 per year
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  • Health & Wellbeing Support
  • Family Friendly Policies
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Tech Scheme
  • Refer a Friend Scheme

The successful candidate will be required to complete a Basic DBS check.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. We request that all applications are submitted with a completed Equality & Diversity Form.

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