General Operative

4 days ago


Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom Ian Williams Ltd Full time

Our business is growing, and so are the opportunities for you to thrive. We are currently looking for a
General Operative
to join our successful Response maintenance business working in the
Exmouth area
. You will specialise in carrying out planned works projects to our customers properties.

We thrive on offering more than just a job, we provide a secure environment where you can truly belong, while being rewarded fairly and on time. Our goal is to make a difference in people's lives.
The Benefits Of Working For Ian Williams Ltd

  • You will be paid weekly, with a guaranteed 39 hour working week, as well as annual pay reviews
  • We provide you with the opportunity to earn more with weekly bonuses based on productivity
  • Travel and fare allowance
  • Uniform and PPE provided, no charge
  • 31 days paid holiday (including bank holidays), plus an additional 2 days after 5 years
  • Your future is important to us therefore we offer a pension contribution
  • Life Insurance, covering you on and off-site, financed by Ian Williams
  • Access to the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity to support your health and wellbeing, including free legal and financial advice
  • A range of other benefits, including preferred supplier discounts and much more

The General Operative Role

  • Working alongside our qualified trade operatives, providing support on day to day maintenance and repairs
  • The ability to successfully use initiative and work to complete job targets, considering health and safety and a quality finish.
  • Yours, the team and the customer's Health and Safety will be at the forefront of everything you do, ensuring all working environments are safe and the relevant documentation is completed at all stages.

What will you bring as General Operative?

  • Previous experience working as a Labourer or General Operative in a similar trade-based environment.
  • Experience in mould wash is desireable, although this can also be taught to a willing learner
  • The ability to work professionally and considerately in a range of customer-based environments (e.g., people's homes and within communal/public areas)
  • Possession of a full current UK Driving licence, which is essential to undertake the Labourer role.

About Ian Williams Ltd
Discover more about us by reviewing our website, and also through our social media platforms, along with Indeed and Glassdoor.

The successful applicant will be required to complete a criminal records check. As an organisation assessing applicants' suitability for positions which are included in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order using criminal record checks processed through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), we comply fully with the code of practice and undertake to treat all applicants for positions fairly.

Ian Williams is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is more than a commitment at Ian Williams—it is the foundation of what we do. We are fully focused on equality and believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, and all other characteristics that make us different.

We reserve the right to shortlist prior to the closing date.

Ian Williams Ltd will use applicants' details for recruitment purposes only. For more information, please read our Candidate Privacy Notice located at our website.

We are delighted to have strong relationships with our preferred agencies, therefore we politely request no agencies engage with us in regards to this position.



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