General Construction Operative in York

Come and make a difference at Karbonas a General Construction Operative

We’re looking for a passionate and skilled individual to join us as a General Construction Operativein our Property Services Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a team that’s making a real difference in people’s lives.

About The Role

We currently have vacancies within our Property Services team. The roles are to complement our existing Empty Homes teams and have become available due to our continued growth within the North-East. We’re committed to providing as many good quality homes as we can, with building safety at the forefront ensuring that our communities are strong, sustainable and compliant.

We’re looking for a General Construction Operative to join our team to assist Karbon Homes in delivering works within our property services team, delivering an excellent repairs and maintenance service that promotes a culture of customer first and continuous improvement.

About You

Good knowledge of health and safety in a construction background is essential with all the skills necessary to deliver all aspects of the role in occupied, empty home, domestic and non-domestic premises.

A full UK driving license is essential

Working With Us

This vacancy sits within our KPS 54North Homes Responsive Repairs and Empty Homes Team. 54North Homes is part of the Karbon Group, and this team will deliver services to their customers and properties on behalf of Karbon. Applications are welcomed from those based across Yorkshire. Our properties are predominantly located throughout Yorkshire, particularly in and around York/Leeds.

If you require further information about the role, please contact Adam Trunkwald, Operations Team Manager on adam.trunkwald@karbonhomes.co.uk

Key Details

• General Construction Operative – Permanent role

• Salary is £28,270 per annum

• Location: York

• Regular travel will be required

• 37 Hours per week

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.

Why Join Us?

We offer a generous benefits package to support your wellbeing and development, including:

• 26 days annual leave (rising to 31 after 3 years)

• Birthday leave

• Occupational pension

• Health cash plan

• Flexible benefits pot

• Access to funding for qualifications, conferences, and learning events

Ready To Apply?

If this sounds like the role for you, apply now via our website:– https://www.karbonhomes.co.uk/careers/

We love seeing the real you in your application. It’s fine to use AI tools for things like polishing grammar or improving formatting—but your CV and supporting statement should still reflect your own skills, experience, and personality, so we do notaccept applications that are fully generated by AI without your own input.

Key Dates

Closing date for applications

Tuesday 17 November 2026

We may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of strong applications—so don’t wait too long to apply!

Interview date

TBC

We’re Inclusive

We’re proud to be an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria, you’ll be guaranteed an interview.
Need a reasonable adjustment to apply? Contact us at recruitment@karbonhomes.co.uk

A Note for Recruitment Agencies

We’re lucky to have a great Preferred Supplier List (PSL) in place, so we’re not looking for additional agency support right now. Thanks for understanding—we’ve got this covered!