General Construction Operative
| Posting date: | 30 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £26,531 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 June 2025 |
| Location: | NE12 8EG |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Karbon Homes |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | RQ00001492-60897 |
Summary
Come and make a difference at Karbon as a General Construction Operative
We are looking to appoint 2 suitably qualified and experienced individual for the role of General Construction Operative in the Property Services Team.
About the role
We have 2 Vacancies within our Property Services team. This role has become available due to our continued growth within the North-East and is part of our on-going commitment to provide as many good quality homes as we can, with building safety at the forefront ensuring that our communities are strong sustainable and compliant.
We have these vacancies due to the added need for fly tipping in high-risk areas to be removed swiftly to minimise the risk of fire.
About you
We are looking for GCO’s 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.
A 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
About our team
The successful candidate will work in our Empty Homes team
If you require further information about the role, please contact Liam Whitworth on 07736912175 or Liam.whitworth@karbonhomes.co.uk
Key Information
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 construction operative – 2 x permanent roles
- Salary is £26,531 per annum (pending pay review)
- Location: Byker and surrounding areas
- 37 Hours per week
- Shared company vehicle is supplied
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 this sounds like the role for you then please apply through the Karbon Homes website – https://www.karbonhomes.co.uk/careers/
Important dates
Closing date for applications
Friday 27 June 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