General Operative

Company: North Devon Homes
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Location: Barnstaple
Job Description:

£25,563.96


Barnstaple


Permanent, Full Time


We are looking to recruit a General Operative to join our Home2Home 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.


This is a 37 hours per week role.



The Main Responsibilities Of The Roles Are



  • 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.


Closing date: Wednesday, 20 May 2026 – 09:00am


Interviews: Week Commencing 25 May 2026


Please note: Applications must include a CV and supporting statement.


We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. As part of this commitment, we operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role to which they have applied.


We request that all applications are submitted with a completed Equality & Diversity Form.


If you require this advert in an alternative format or need support with the application process, please contact us and we’ll be happy to help.

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Posted: May 26th, 2026