Repair, maintenance & installation occupations Work, Jobs in Salcombe, Dev (with Salaries)

Maintenance Operative
Sykes Holiday Cottages —Salcombe
- Up to £26,000 a year
- Full-time
- Carpentry
- Hospitality
- Maintenance
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Roadside Rescue Patrol – Plymouth
The AA —Kingsbridge
- £40,270 - £60,000 a year
- Overtime
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Structural Repair Technician
Target Structural —Kingsbridge
- £26,000 - £32,000 a year
- Full-time
- No experience needed
- In-person
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Roadside Rescue Patrol – Ivybridge
The AA —Kingsbridge
- £40,270 - £60,000 a year
- Overtime
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
3h
Roadside Rescue Patrol – Kingsbridge
The AA —Kingsbridge
- £40,270 - £60,000 a year
- Overtime
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
3h
Roadside Rescue Patrol – Plympton
The AA —Kingsbridge
- £40,270 - £60,000 a year
- Overtime
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
3h
Drain Repair Engineer
Auger —Dartington
- £32,381 - £42,700 a year
- Overtime
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Electrician/Electricians mate
Smart Vision Electrical Ltd —Plymouth
- £15 - £32 an hour
- Temporary
- Schematics
- Electrical experience
- Travel
- Free parking
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Coxswain
RNLI —Salcombe
- £35,853 - £42,181 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Maintenance
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Life insurance
9d
General Maintenance
Rose Care Group - Main —Newton Abbot
- £15.70 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Maintenance
- Programmable logic controllers
- Free parking
- Referral programme
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1d
Roadside Patrol
The AA —Plymouth
- £38,270 a year
- Weekend availability
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Maintenance Assistant
Whitehill Country Park —Paignton
- Part-time
- Carpentry
- Maintenance
- Plumbing
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Mobile Agricultural Tyre Fitter
L H Tyre Services —East Allington
- From £12.41 an hour
- Full-time
- Heavy lifting
- Customer service
- Power tools
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General Maintenance / Groundsperson
Trago Mills —Newton Abbot
- £12.71 an hour
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
Quick apply
2d
Reactive Maintenance Engineer
Fulcrum Facilities —Plymouth
- £35,000 - £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Maintenance
- In-person
- Health & wellbeing programme
Quick apply
Wood Machinist
Yurts for Life —Buckfastleigh
- From £34,000 a year
- Full-time
- Schematics
- Maintenance
- Analysis skills
- Free parking
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Maintenance support
Mount Olivet nursing home —Paignton
- From £13.36 an hour
- Part-time
- Hospitality
- Nursing home
- Maintenance
- Annual leave
Quick apply
13d
Mould Repair Technician
BD —Plymouth
- £25,000 - £38,125 a year
- Overtime
- Engineering
- Microsoft Office
- IT
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Maintenance Assistant
Sanctuary Supported Living —Torquay
- £13.41 an hour
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Maintenance
- Driving
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Multi Skilled Trades Person
LW CONSTRUCTION LTD —Torbay
- £22 - £24 an hour
- Full-time
- First Aid Certification
- In-person
- Hand tools
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Maintenance Operative

Sykes Holiday Cottages -
Salcombe

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Job details

Full-time
Up to £26,000 a year

Benefits

Company pension
Company events

Qualifications

Carpentry
Hospitality
Driving Licence
Contruction painting
Maintenance
Plumbing
IT

Full job description

: ️ Join the Coast and Country Cottages team - Creating special memories in Devon ️

Salary: Up to £26,000 per annum
Working Hours: 37.5 per week, 9am until 5:30pm.
Days of Work: 5 days - Monday to Saturday with a day off in the week (requirement to work every Saturday).
Location: Our friendly Coast and Country Cottages, Salcombe team

About the Role:

We’re looking for a skilled and hands-on Maintenance Operative to join our team. You’ll be the go-to person for tackling property repairs, carrying out routine maintenance, and responding quickly to any issues during a guest’s stay. Working closely with property owners, guests, and contractors, you’ll help keep every property safe, functional, and looking its best.

As part of the team, you’ll also join our on-call rota covering an out of hours emergency phone with additonal payment provided for this duty. Due to the travel included, access to a car and valid driving licence is essential.

What You’ll Do:

Respond quickly to guest maintenance requests with effective solutions
Carry out repairs, routine upkeep, and seasonal adjustments (heating, hot water, etc)
Liaise with contractors for specialist work
Complete regular property inspections and log via our KEA system
Communicate clearly with owners and guests, in person and by phone
Assist with property quality checks alongside the QA team
Keep the company vehicle maintained, stocked, and ready
Support winter projects such as decorating and refurbishments
Arrange refuse collections as required
Follow all Health & Safety and company policies
Submit expenses promptly via Concur

If you’re practical, quick to problem-solve, and enjoy variety in your work, this is a role where every day is different – and your skills will make a real impact.

What You’ll Bring

✅ General maintenance knowledge plus at least one trade skill (carpentry, plumbing, electrics, painting/decorating)
✅ Full, clean driving licence
✅ Able to work independently and stay calm in emergencies
✅ Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
✅ Clear communicator with guests and owners
✅ Basic IT skills for reporting and inventory management

Bonus points for professional trade qualifications, experience in building systems (boilers, alarms), local area knowledge, holiday let or hospitality experience, or familiarity with Health & Safety standards in holiday accommodation.

Who Are Coast and Country Cottages?

Coast & Country Cottages is a holiday letting agency, marketing and managing over 450 holiday homes across the stunning South Devon coast and countryside. Whether you’re looking to stay in the harbour towns of Salcombe or Dartmouth, in the fishing villages of Hope Cove and Thurlestone, or on the breath-taking Start Bay coastline, we have a range of South Devon holiday homes to suit your requirements.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

At Coast and Country Cottages & Sykes, we believe in doing right by our people:

Annual bonus scheme linked to company performance.
✈️ Generous holiday allowance + extra days with long service
Option to purchase extra holiday days if you wish.
A day off for your birthday
2 volunteering days per year.
Enhanced parental leave (24 weeks maternity, 3 weeks paternity at full pay).
Pension scheme with employer contributions
Discounted and last-minute stays at Forest Holidays and Sykes Cottages for you, your friends & family.
️ Special offers and discounts designed to enhance your overall wellbeing.
Health cash plan & life assurance.
Training & development opportunities.
24/7 mental health support.
Employee savings scheme
Long service awards and company events

We’re all about diversity, inclusion, and bringing your authentic self to work. Need adjustments for the recruitment process? Just ask, our team is happy to help.

Apply now and become a key part of keeping our properties guest-ready, safe, and welcoming - Making every stay a memorable one!

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repair, maintenance & installation occupations jobs in salcombe, dev

Maintenance Operative

Roadside Rescue Patrol – Plymouth

Structural Repair Technician

Roadside Rescue Patrol – Ivybridge

Roadside Rescue Patrol – Kingsbridge

Roadside Rescue Patrol – Plympton

Drain Repair Engineer

Electrician/Electricians mate

Coxswain

General Maintenance

Roadside Patrol

Maintenance Assistant

Mobile Agricultural Tyre Fitter

General Maintenance / Groundsperson

Reactive Maintenance Engineer

Wood Machinist

Maintenance support

Mould Repair Technician

Maintenance Assistant

Multi Skilled Trades Person

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