General operative Work, Jobs in Torquay (with Salaries)

General Operative
Mears Group —Exeter
- Up to £29,488.20 a year
- Customer service
- Maintenance
- Driving
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
General Labourer/ Trainee Line Marker
360 building TheHawthorneG —Newton Abbot
- £14.40 an hour
- Overtime
- No experience needed
- Construction experience
- In-person
- Flexible schedule
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Grounds Maintenance Operative | Torbay
Glendale Countryside Ltd —Torbay
- £12.71 an hour
- Full-time
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Forklift/Yard Operative
EHV Structures Ltd —Torquay
- £14 an hour
- Full-time
- Forklift
- Driving
- Warehouse experience
- Free parking
Quick apply
12d
Warehouse Operative (Day Shift Sunday-Thursday)
Wilton Bradley Ltd —Newton Abbot
- £13 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Heavy lifting
- Forklift
- Warehouse experience
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Quick apply
5d
Maintenance Operative
Sykes Holiday Cottages —Salcombe
- Up to £26,000 a year
- Full-time
- Carpentry
- Hospitality
- Maintenance
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Port Operative
Associated British Ports —Teignmouth
- Overtime
- Driving
- Travel
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
14d
Operative Level 3 - Transfer Station (Plant Operator)
SWISCo Ltd —Paignton
- £26,403 - £28,142 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Heavy lifting
- Maintenance
- Forklift
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Operative Level 3 – Transfer Station (Material Sampler & Weighbridge Operator)
SWISCo Ltd —Paignton
- £26,403 - £28,142 a year
- Full-time
- Heavy lifting
- In-person
- Mechanical knowledge
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Annual leave
Quick apply
General Yard Operative
EMR Group —Exeter
- Full-time
- IT
- Annual leave
Quick apply
5d
Multi Tradesman/woman Decorator
Maintain South West —Torquay
- £150 - £200 a day
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Electrical experience
- Mechanical knowledge
Quick apply
3h
General Operative Groundworker
JN Bentley —Exeter
- Full-time
- Paid training
- Referral programme
General Yard Operative
EMR UK —Exeter
- IT
- Annual leave
5d
Operator Inspector
Barnes Aerospace —Newton Abbot
Quick apply
Maintenance Operative
Vale View Heights Care Home —Sidmouth
- £16 an hour
- Full-time
- Nursing home
- Maintenance
- Plumbing
- Referral programme
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Operative - 152336
Ringway —Exeter
- Monday to Friday
Workshop Operative
Nortam Finishing —Exeter
- From £13.50 an hour
- Full-time
- No experience needed
- English
- In-person
- Free parking
Quick apply
4h
Harrier Print Production Controller
Harrier Group —Newton Abbot
- £33,543 a year
- Microsoft Office
- Supervising experience
- Employee assistance programme
Cleaning Operative
Access Cleaning Services Limited —Exeter
- £12.75 an hour
- Temporary
- Customer service
- English
- Supervising experience
Quick apply
Warehouse Operative / Picker / Packer
3DFORUS Ltd —Exeter
- From £13 an hour
- Part-time
- Forklift
- Warehouse experience
- In-person
Quick apply
11d

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General Operative

Mears Group -
Exeter

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Job details

Permanent
Up to £29,488.20 a year

Benefits

Annual leave
Employee discount
Paid volunteer time

Qualifications

Driving Licence
Customer service
Maintenance
Cost control
Driving
Manual handling
Communication skills

Full job description

Annual salary: up to £29,488.20

REQ0038412

Contract Type:

Permanent

Business Area:

Housing Repairs and Maintenance

Location:

Exeter

Annual salary: up to £29,488.20

General Operative

Exeter

Full Time Permanent 42.5 hours per week

Salary up to £29,488.20 + company van and fuel card

We are the largest provider of repairs and maintenance, and regeneration services across the UK. Mears provide tailored rapid-response and planned maintenance services through partnering arrangements with more than 70 local authorities, Arm’s Length Management Organisations and Housing Associations.

About the Role:

As a General Operative, you will be working alongside Exeter City Council on a stable and well-established contract, delivering excellent service and support through our local teams, who understand the importance of working together for the local community.

Based within our Exeter branch, you will be working within residents’ homes, carrying out damp and mould related repairs and remedial works across our housing portfolio. This will involve working from job to job on a planned route, identifying issues, preparing surfaces, and supporting or undertaking treatments and repairs to ensure properties are safe, compliant, and fit for purpose.

You will be part of a local team delivering high-quality property maintenance and refurbishment activities, with a particular focus on damp, mould and associated repairs. You will be expected to deliver a ‘right first time’ service, ensuring excellent customer care while meeting all safety, quality, and cost control standards.

Duties:

Carry out damp and mould inspections within occupied and void properties, identifying root causes and appropriate remedial actions
Undertake damp and mould treatments, including cleaning, mould removal, application of anti-mould solutions and preventative measures
Prepare and repair affected surfaces, including basic plastering, patch repairs, and redecoration where required
Complete associated repairs linked to damp issues, such as sealing, minor carpentry, and ventilation improvements
Work from a planned schedule, travelling from job to job to meet service delivery targets
Ensure all work is completed to a high standard, achieving a ‘right first time’ approach
Maintain strong communication with residents, providing clear advice on prevention and aftercare in a respectful and professional manner
Identify and report any wider property or safeguarding concerns while on site
Follow all health and safety procedures, including safe use of equipment, materials, and PPE
Accurately complete job records and update systems in line with company and client requirements
Work collaboratively with other trades and teams to deliver a seamless repairs service
Ensure compliance with all relevant policies, quality standards, and cost control measures

Role Criteria:

Previous experience in a repairs, maintenance or damp and mould-related role
Full UK driving licence
Good customer service skills, with a professional approach when working in residents’ homes
Ability to use a PDA or willingness to learn
Ability to carry out manual handling, lifting, bending, repetitive tasks
Sound awareness of health and safety practices, particularly when working with damp, mould treatments and associated materials
Basic understanding of damp and mould issues, including causes and effective remedial actions
Ability to work independently and manage a varied workload across multiple properties

Benefits we can offer you:

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!
Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.
Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more
Family friendly policies
Full Uniform.

All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.

To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21 have held your licence over 3 months and have less than 9 points.

Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment

Apply or to discuss your application further; contact:

Francesca Swan ([email protected])

If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you. We will be accessible every step of the way.

At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, we are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all.

We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and are honoured to have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) to coincide with this, we hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers.

In our continued effort to promote social mobility, we invite applicants to voluntarily share their background information during the application stages to help us better understand the diverse experiences of our candidates. This is to ensure we are committed to improving social mobility. We use the Social Mobility Index to assess and enhance opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds. These questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply.

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