General operative Work, Jobs in Devonport, Dev (with Salaries)

Maintenance
Greenacres care home —Plymouth
- £13.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Plumbing
- Organisational skills
- In-person
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Qualified Multi-Trade Building Operative
MSB Property Services Ltd —Plymouth
- £29,000 - £33,000 a year
- Overtime
- Carpentry
- Customer service
- Plumbing
- Annual leave
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Multi Trade Operative (Mason)
Plymouth Community Homes —Plymouth
- £36,340 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Plumbing
- Driving
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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5d
Property Maintenance Operative
Keys Group —Plymouth
- £27,976 a year
- Full-time
- Carpentry
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11d
Site Maintenance Operator
Tungsten West —Plympton
- £15.50 - £20.00 an hour
- Full-time
- First Aid Certification
- Welding
- Construction experience
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Annual leave
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2d
General Operative
Holcim —Plymouth
- Full-time
- Employee discount
Cleaning Operative
ABM UK —Plymouth
- £13.10 an hour
- Part-time
- Employee discount
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Highways Operative - 154809
Ringway —Plymouth
- Monday to Friday
- Maintenance
Operative - 156430
Ringway —Plymouth
- Monday to Friday
- Maintenance
CNC Operative (Mon-Thu 06:30-17:00)
The Play Company International Ltd —Kingsbridge
- £13.00 - £15.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Quality control
- In-person
- Manufacturing
- Free parking
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Painter and Decorator / maintenance operative
JASK Property Ltd —Plymouth
- £16 - £18 an hour
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Electrical experience
- In-person
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5d
Referral to Admissions RGN
PracticePlusGroup —Plymouth
- £22,713.88 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Management
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
11d
Cleaning Operative
ABM —Plymouth
- £13.10 an hour
- Part-time
Multi Trade Operative (Mason)
plymouthcommunityhomes —Plymouth
- £36,340 a year
- Call to connect
- Customer service
- Plumbing
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
8d
Warehouse Operative
Beacon Communication Services —Tavistock
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Forklift
- Administrative experience
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Loading Bay Operative
Dunbia —Launceston
- £12.95 - £13.95 an hour
- Full-time
Pre-Assessment Nurse
PracticePlusGroup —Plymouth
- £35,944.27 a year
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
- Patient care
- Annual leave
11d
Warehouse Operative/Delivery Driver/Trade Store Assistant
Clear Home Improvements Ltd —Launceston
- £26,000 - £28,000 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Organisational skills
- Cleaning
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Highways Operative - 156280
Ringway —Launceston
- Monday to Friday
- Maintenance
Vehicle Rental Operative – Tavistock (Part-Time, 2 Positions)
Tarka Van Hire —Tavistock
- £12.71 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- In-person
- Employee discount
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Maintenance

Greenacres care home -
Plymouth

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Job details

Permanent | Part-time
£13.50 an hour

Benefits

On-site parking

Qualifications

Reactive maintenance implementation
Minor repairs
Care home
Fire safety checks
Groundskeeping
Safety inspections
Health and safety inspection
Life safety system testing
Plumbing
Infrastructure safety system checks
Care Quality Commission compliance oversight
Organisational skills
Property maintenance inspection
Safeguarding procedures
NVQ
Care Quality Commission standards
Safety compliance inspections
Communication skills
Facilities maintenance
Planned maintenance
Routine servicing

Full job description

The Maintenance Operative is responsible for ensuring the care home's buildings, grounds, equipment, and facilities are maintained to a high standard, providing a safe, secure, and comfortable environment for residents living with dementia, visitors, and staff. The role requires a proactive approach to maintenance, health and safety, and compliance with relevant regulations while always working with respect and sensitivity towards residents.

Key ResponsibilitiesGeneral Maintenance

Carry out routine maintenance, repairs, and decorating throughout the home.
Respond promptly to maintenance requests from staff.
Maintain heating, lighting, plumbing, and basic electrical fixtures (within competence).
Assemble and repair furniture and fittings.
Ensure external areas, pathways, gardens, and car parks are safe and well maintained.

Health & Safety

Complete regular health and safety inspections of the building and grounds.
Undertake routine fire safety checks, including fire doors, emergency lighting, extinguishers, and escape routes.
Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and statutory checks.
Ensure compliance with Health and Safety legislation and Care Quality Commission (CQC) requirements.
Identify and report hazards, taking immediate action where appropriate.

Contractors & Compliance

Liaise with external contractors and service providers.
Monitor contractor work to ensure safety and quality standards are met.
Assist with servicing and inspections of equipment.
Maintain records of maintenance schedules, certificates, and compliance documentation.

Dementia Care Environment

Support a calm, safe, and dementia-friendly environment.
Carry out work in a manner that minimises disruption to residents.
Show patience, understanding, and respect when interacting with residents and their families.
Be aware of the needs of people living with dementia and adapt communication and working practices accordingly.

Security

Ensure the building is secure at all times.
Carry out routine security checks.
Assist with emergency procedures as required.
Respond appropriately to out-of-hours emergencies.

Person Specification Essential

Experience in general building maintenance or property maintenance.
Practical skills in plumbing, decorating, carpentry, and basic repairs.
Good understanding of health and safety requirements.
Ability to prioritise workload and work independently.
Good record-keeping and organisational skills.
Friendly, approachable, and professional manner.
Reliable and trustworthy.

Desirable

Experience working in a care home, healthcare, or supported living environment.
Knowledge of dementia-friendly environments.
Basic understanding of CQC standards.
Relevant maintenance qualification (e.g. City & Guilds, NVQ, or equivalent).
Fire safety or health and safety training.

Personal Attributes

Compassionate and respectful towards older people.
Calm under pressure.
Flexible and adaptable.
Excellent problem-solving skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Good communication skills.
Commitment to maintaining a safe and welcoming environment.

Working Conditions

24 hours a week.
Participation in an on-call or emergency response rota may be required.
Manual handling, lifting, and working both indoors and outdoors.
Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn when required.

Safeguarding

The post holder is responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of all residents. They must report any concerns regarding abuse, neglect, or poor practice immediately in accordance with the home's safeguarding policies and procedures.

Equal Opportunities

The Maintenance Operative will support equality, diversity, and inclusion by treating residents, relatives, visitors, and colleagues with dignity, fairness, and respect at all times.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £13.50 per hour

Benefits:

On-site parking

Work Location: In person

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general operative jobs in devonport, dev

Maintenance

Qualified Multi-Trade Building Operative

Multi Trade Operative (Mason)

Property Maintenance Operative

Site Maintenance Operator

General Operative

Cleaning Operative

Highways Operative - 154809

Operative - 156430

CNC Operative (Mon-Thu 06:30-17:00)

Painter and Decorator / maintenance operative

Referral to Admissions RGN

Cleaning Operative

Multi Trade Operative (Mason)

Warehouse Operative

Loading Bay Operative

Pre-Assessment Nurse

Warehouse Operative/Delivery Driver/Trade Store Assistant

Highways Operative - 156280

Vehicle Rental Operative – Tavistock (Part-Time, 2 Positions)

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