We're looking for a Genral Operative to join our successful response maintenance business in Exmouth, working primarily on external maintenance repairs. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a basic construction background to upskill and learn new skills.

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.

Benefits 

At Ian Williams, we offer more than just a job: 

• Competitive basic salary of £27,519.00 for a 39 hour working week  
• Travel and fare allowance
• Uniform and PPE provided, no charge, and PDA to manage your work effectively 
• Plus paid holidays, Pension contributions, Life Insurance 

Our tradespeople don’t just join us, they stay with us. We don’t just talk career development, we live it. Find out more by reading “Life at Ian Williams” below.  

The General Operative role:

• Working alongside our qualified trade operatives, you will assist in repairs, most commonly exterior works such as groundworks and roofing repairs
• Learning from our operatives, you will have the opportunity to develop your skillset and in time progress into a fully pledged trade role
• 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 a General Operative?

• Previous experience working as a Labourer or General Operative in a similar trade-based environment.
• The ability to work professionally and considerately in a range of customer-based environments (e.g., people’s homes and within communal/public areas)
• Be in possession of a full current UK Driving licence.

Life at Ian Williams 

Working at Ian Williams means stability, safety and the chance to go further with us. Our employees benefit from long-term secured work, due to our contracts, a guaranteed 39 hour paid week and consistent opportunities to boost earnings.  

We strive to create a strong safety culture, recognised by the ROSPA Presidential Award, which gives us a stay culture.  

Our Trades community has an average length of service of 4.5 years. You’ll be joining a company where your skills are valued, your hard work is rewarded, and we’ll support your development both on and off the tools. We are proud our Tradespeople have grown into Business and General Managers. Don’t apply for a job, apply for a career! 

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