General Construction Operative

We are looking for operatives to join the North team to assist Karbon Homes in delivering an excellent repairs and maintenance service that promotes a culture of customer first and continuous improvement.

You will provide the highest possible standard of repairs, maintenance, and installation works. Undertaking all aspects of general repairs and maintenance activity, using a multi – skilled whole job repair approach. This can include clearing and cleaning empty properties and assisting trade colleagues to complete repairs in empty and occupied properties.

We are looking to appoint 4 suitably qualified and experienced individuals to the role of General Construction Operatives to join and enhance our successful and growing Property Services Team working in our Responsive Repairs and Empty homes Maintenance team to work in our properties throughout North Yorkshire, particularly near to areas around Leeds and York., You should have experience in relevant role (refer to person specification) and also have experience and practical knowledge to successfully undertake all aspects of the role to a high standard in occupied and void, domestic and non-domestic premises.

Customer service skills are essential for this role as is an excellent knowledge of health and safety.

A full UK driving licence is essential.

It’s important to us that everyone feels fairly rewarded for the work they do. We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that supports the wellbeing of our people.

• General Operative – Permanent contract

• Salary is £ £26,571 per annum

• Location: Leeds/York – this will be agreed with the successful candidate prior to their start date.

• 37 hours per week

• Working pattern is Monday to Thursday 8am-4pm and Friday 8am-3.30pm

• The successful applicant will be required to work throughout the North Yorkshire, particularly near to areas around Leeds and York

• Company van provided

• There may be an opportunity to earn additional money through overtime.

We recognise the contribution people with criminal records can make as colleagues and we welcome all applications. A criminal record will not exclude a candidate from being appointed because of offences that are irrelevant to, and do not place them at, or make them a risk in the role they’re applying for.

The role you’re applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (ROA). The successful candidate(s) will be asked to submit a basic disclosure and barring check application during pre-employment checks.

Enjoy great benefits

We provide a generous benefits package including 26 days annual leave on commencement rising to 31 days after 3 years’ service, birthday leave, occupational pension and a health cash plan, with the option of a flexible pot towards enhanced benefits.

We also provide our colleagues with the opportunity to apply for qualification funding on a range of courses, conferences, and other learning events.

If you require further information about the role, please contact George Surrey, Head of Karbon Solutions, via george.surrey@karbonhomes.co.uk, If this sounds like the role for you then please apply through the Karbon Homes website https://jobs.karbonhomes.co.uk/.

Important dates

Closing date for applications

Sunday 16 February 2025

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Please apply early to ensure you are considered for the post.

Interview date

To be confirmed

We are committed to equality and diversity and are an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from people of all ages, disability/non-disability, ethnicities, genders, religions, sexualities, transgender status, and cultural backgrounds. Any candidate with a disability who meets the essential criteria for the post will be guaranteed an interview.

If you need a reasonable adjustment to apply for any of our career opportunities, then please contact recruitment@karbonhomes.co.uk