Multi-Skilled Operative - Kitchen Fitter

Blue Octopus; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization in North Devon is seeking Multi Skilled Operatives for kitchen fitting. The role involves installing kitchens, ensuring timely completion, and maintaining communication with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have a background in kitchen fitting and related skills, contributing to community-focused projects.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

7% Employer contribution Pension

Cash Plan of up to £1600 per year

Employee Assistance Programme

Health & Wellbeing Support

Family Friendly Policies

Cycle to Work Scheme

Tech Scheme

Refer a Friend Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in ripping out and installing kitchen units.
• Demonstrable experience in carpentry, latexing, laying laminate flooring, painting, and decorating.
• Full driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Install kitchens according to the planned kitchen programme.
• Complete installations within the allocated time and standard.
• Develop effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.

Skills

Kitchen fitting

Carpentry

Health & Safety knowledge

Communication

Job description

Role: Multi Skilled Operative – Kitchen Fitter x 2

Location: Barnstaple and surrounding areas

Salary:£32,161.80 to £33,853.92 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 kitchens 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 year
• Employee 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: Monday 7 July 2025 - 09:00

Interviews: Week Commencing 7 July 2025

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

We are proud to be aDisability 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.

Should you wish to discuss your application prior to submitting it, please contact the HR team on 01271 313352.