Job Description
General Operative
£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.