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General Operative

United Kingdom, Leeds 15.00 - 17.00 GBP / Hour · Job Posted February 17, 2026
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General Operative – Social Housing. We are recruiting a reliable and hardworking General Operative to support a busy social housing contractor across multiple local properties. This role is essential in ensuring homes are prepared for repair and maintenance teams, keeping projects moving efficiently and safely.

Job Responsibility

  • Clear and clean vacant properties in preparation for scheduled works
  • Remove waste materials and maintain tidy, safe working areas
  • Assist trades on site, including joiners, plumbers, electricians, and other operatives
  • Take deliveries, unload vehicles, and distribute materials to the correct trades
  • Provide general labouring support across different properties within the social housing portfolio
  • Contribute to a smooth workflow by supporting teams and maintaining an organised environment

Requirements

  • Proactive, reliable, and physically fit
  • Comfortable working across multiple properties
  • Experience within social housing or general labouring beneficial

Nice to have

Experience within social housing or general labouring beneficial

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