Come and make a difference at Karbon as a General Construction Operative

We’re looking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced individual for the role of General Construction Operative in the Damp and Mould Team. The role will be covering our properties throughout the North East.

About The Role
We are looking to appoint a General Construction Operative to assist in delivering an excellent repairs and maintenance service within the newly formed damp and mould team.

About You

You should possess all the relevant experience and practical knowledge and skills necessary to deliver all aspects of damp and mould cleans and the follow-on decoration works to both small and large scale works to a high standard in occupied, void, domestic and non-domestic premises.
You should also have good customer service skills and excellent knowledge of health and safety.
A full UK driving license is essential.

Working With Us

The successful candidate will work in our Damp and Mould team.
If you require further information about the role, please contact Rob Nixon on 07719986085 or Robert.Nixon@karbonhomes.co.uk

Key Details

General Construction Operative (Damp and Mould) – permanent role

• Salary is £27,235 per annum (pending pay review)
  
• £633 flexible pot (which can be used for salary top-up or to purchase a range of benefits).
  
• Location: North East
  
• Regular travel will be required
  
• 37 Hours per week
  

We recognise the contribution people with criminal records can make as colleagues and we welcome all applications. A criminal record will not exclude a candidate from being appointed because of offences that are irrelevant to, and do not place them at, or make them a risk in the role they’re applying for.
The role you're applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (ROA). The successful candidate will be asked to submit a basic disclosure and barring check application during pre-employment checks.

Why Join Us?

• We offer a generous benefits package to support your wellbeing and development, including:
  
• 26 days annual leave (rising to 31 after 3 years)
  
• Birthday leave
  
• Occupational pension
  
• Health cash plan
  
• Flexible benefits pot
  
• Access to funding for qualifications, conferences, and learning events
  

Ready To Apply?

If this sounds like the role for you, apply now via our website:– https://www.karbonhomes.co.uk/careers/
We love seeing the real you in your application. It’s fine to use AI tools for things like polishing grammar or improving formatting—but your CV and supporting statement should still reflect your own skills, experience, and personality, so we do not accept applications that are fully generated by AI without your own input.

Key Dates

Closing date for applications - Sunday 26 April 2026
We may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of strong applications—so don’t wait too long to apply!
Interview date
TBC

We’re Inclusive

We’re proud to be an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria, you’ll be guaranteed an interview.
Need a reasonable adjustment to apply? Contact us at recruitment@karbonhomes.co.uk

A Note for Recruitment Agencies

We’re lucky to have a great Preferred Supplier List (PSL) in place, so we’re not looking for additional agency support right now. Thanks for understanding—we’ve got this covered!