Multi-Skilled Operative - Kitchen Fitter

Blue Octopus Recruitment Limited; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local charity in Barnstaple is seeking a Multi Skilled Operative – Kitchen Fitter to join their Planned team. This role involves installing kitchens as part of a planned programme in Barnstaple and nearby areas. Candidates must have experience in kitchen installation, basic carpentry, and a good understanding of health and safety principles. A full driver's license is required. The position offers 40 hours per week and various benefits including 27 days holiday and a pension contribution.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

7% Employer contribution Pension

Cash Plan of up to £1600 per year

Health & Wellbeing Support

Family Friendly Policies

Cycle to Work Scheme

Tech Scheme

Refer a Friend Scheme

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in ripping out and installing kitchen units.
• Hold a full driver's license.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Complete kitchen installs within the allocated time to a good standard.
• Plan and manage work effectively to achieve the kitchen programme.
• Develop effective working relationships to support the delivery of the kitchen programme.

Skills

Kitchen installation

Basic carpentry

Laying laminate flooring

Plastering

Painting and decorating

Teamwork

Health & safety knowledge

Job description

Role: Multi Skilled Operative – Kitchen Fitter

Location: Barnstaple and surrounding areas

Salary: Up to £34,620.12 depending on experience - plus benefits

Hours: 40 hours per week

Contract: Full time/ Permanent

About Us

North Devon Homes are a registered charity providing affordable homes for people to rent and buy. We are committed to creating communities where people want to live and are continuously investing in our neighbourhoods. We are now looking to recruit two further Kitchen Fitters to join our Planned team, to support the delivery of our 2025/2026 Kitchen Fitting Programme.

The Role

The purpose of this role is to install kitchens on the planned kitchen programme in Barnstaple and the surrounding areas.

The main responsibilities of the role are:

• To be responsible for completing kitchen installs within the allocated time and to a good standard, ensuring good communication with relevant parties.
• To plan and manage work effectively to achieve the kitchen programme.
• Develop effective working relationships with colleagues, partners and key stakeholders to support the delivery of the kitchen programme.

About You

• You will be looking to work for a supportive company delivering valuable services to the local community.
• You will have demonstrable experience in ripping out and installing kitchen units.
• You will have additional experience of basic carpentry, latexing and laying laminate flooring, plastering and painting and decorating.
• You will have working knowledge of health & safety principles.
• You will work well in a team environment, be comfortable working independently and be supportive of others.
• Hold a full drivers licence.

Benefits

• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
• 7% Employer contribution Pension
• Cash Plan of up to £1600 per yearEmployee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Health & Wellbeing Support
• Family Friendly Policies
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Tech Scheme
• Refer a Friend Scheme

The successful candidate will be required to complete a Basic DBS check.

Closing Date: 24 December 2025 - 17:00

Interviews: We will be inviting applicants to interview throughout December, closing the vacancy when we have successfully appointed. Please don’t delay with your application!

Please note - Applications must include a CV and supporting statement.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. As part of this commitment, we operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role to which they have applied. We request that all applications are submitted with a completed Equality & Diversity Form.