44,248 General Assistant jobs in the United Kingdom

About the Role:
We’re looking for a friendly and reliable General Assistant to join a busy team on a temporary basis. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety in their work and likes helping out in different areas of a workplace. You’ll be supporting daily operations, keeping the space clean and welcoming, and assisting the team wherever needed.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Serving customers with a smile and providing great service.

• Handling cash transactions accurately and responsibly.

• Helping to maintain a clean and tidy environment.

• Assisting the kitchen team with general duties as required.

What We’re Looking For:

• A positive and flexible attitude.

• Reliability and a willingness to help in various areas.

• Ability to follow instructions and work safely.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us:

• Competitive hourly rate of £12.60

• Temporary assignment with varied tasks – no two days are the same!

Interested?
If you’re enthusiastic, reliable, and enjoy working in a busy environment, we’d love to hear from you!

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ABOUT THE ROLE
As a General Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll carry out a range of tasks to help us provide the quality care and support our residents deserve. No two days will be the same as you take on diverse responsibilities across housekeeping, cleaning, laundry and catering. It's because this is such a wide-reaching role that you'll be able to play your own part in creating a warm and homely environment. Caring and empathetic, as a General Assistant you'll put our residents first and build the kind of positive professional relationships with them that make their experience with us happy and meaningful.

ABOUT YOU
People in a General Assistant role come from all walks of life and have all kinds of life experiences and career paths behind them. You'll be a big part of our home so what matters is that you're reliable, compassionate, caring and always ready to make a difference. You should be practical too, happy to turn your hand to different tasks. If you have all of this, our training will cover everything else you need to thrive. You'll also have the opportunity to take courses that will develop your skills even further.

REWARDS PACKAGE
As well as a competitive salary, Barchester offers one of the best rewards packages in the care sector. Your generous benefits would include:

Free training and development for all roles
Access to wellbeing and support tools
A range of retail discounts and savings
Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme
Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards'

If you'd like to use your can-do approach and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

We are recruiting for General Assistant for our client at a busy distribution centre in the Glasgow / Paisley area.

Details of a General Assistant

Salary:

• 12.30 ph
• Overtime: 18.45 ph

Shifts:

• AM 07:00 - 15:00
• AM2 09:00 - 17:30
• 40 hours per week , 5 days over 7
• Immediate start
• Location: Glasgow Airport
• Duration: Ongoing

Roles of General Assistant:

• Working across Wash up / Production / Bond areas
• Must be able to work with alcohol and meat

Benefits of working with us as a General Assistant:

• 28 Holidays per year
• Weekly Pay
• Free eye care vouchers
• Pension Scheme
• Employed Status
• Personal Accident Insurance
• Mortgage references
• My Resource Rewards- An online portal offering vouchers and discounts

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Job Title: General Assistant

Duration: 3 - 6 months, possibility of extension

Pay rate: 12.21 per hour

Hours: Shifts varying from 7 am to 8 pm, 7 days a week (4 on, 2 off).

Location: Trafford Park, Manchester

Join Gategroup as a General Assistant!

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey in the catering world? Our client Gategroup are seeking enthusiastic individuals to join their dynamic team as General Assistants! This role offers you the chance to learn, grow, and contribute to their success.

Why Join Gategroup?

Experience and Learn: No prior experience? No problem! Our client welcomes individuals of all skill levels and will provide you with comprehensive training to ensure you become a vital part of our team.

Diverse Responsibilities: From dishwashing to food preparation, you will gain hands-on experience in various departments, starting from the wash side. Understand stock management and delivery lines like a pro!

Flexible Work Environment: You will work across all short haul and long-haul operations, adapting to different tasks and challenges.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

Maintain a safe and clean work area.

Uphold high standards of quality, hygiene, and health and safety.

Ensure cleanliness and housekeeping adhere to company procedures.

Communicate effectively with team members at all levels.

Flexibility is key! Adapt to various roles within the unit departments.

Areas You'll Work In:

Bond Area: Manage incoming goods and stock.

Dishwash Area: Handle washing, sorting, and packing of aircraft equipment.

Stores: Load/off-load lorries and replenish supplies.

Food Preparation: Follow instructions for presentation and quality, ensuring consistency in every product.

What We're Looking For:

Previous experience in catering or hospitality is desirable but not essential.

A willingness to work shifts and a keen desire to learn.

Strong teamwork skills and an ability to multi-task.

Attention to detail is crucial!

Requirements:

Must have the right to work in the UK.

Undergo a Criminal Record Check (CRC) and provide 5 years of checkable referencing history.

For any time spent outside the UK exceeding 6 months, a CRC for that country is required.

Availability for shifts varying from 7 am to 8 pm, 7 days a week (4 on, 2 off).

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you're excited about the prospect of working in a lively and supportive environment where you can develop your skills and grow your career, we want to hear from you! Join us as we create memorable experiences for our customers, one dish at a time.

Apply Today!

Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity. Be part of our team, where hard work meets fun, and every day is a chance to learn something new! We can't wait to meet you!

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ABOUT THE ROLE
As a General Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll carry out a range of tasks to help us provide the quality care and support our residents deserve. No two days will be the same as you take on diverse responsibilities across housekeeping, cleaning, laundry and catering. It's because this is such a wide-reaching role that you'll be able to play your own part in creating a warm and homely environment. Caring and empathetic, as a General Assistant you'll put our residents first and build the kind of positive professional relationships with them that make their experience with us happy and meaningful.

ABOUT YOU
People in a General Assistant role come from all walks of life and have all kinds of life experiences and career paths behind them. You'll be a big part of our home so what matters is that you're reliable, compassionate, caring and always ready to make a difference. You should be practical too, happy to turn your hand to different tasks. If you have all of this, our training will cover everything else you need to thrive. You'll also have the opportunity to take courses that will develop your skills even further.

REWARDS PACKAGE
As well as a competitive salary, Barchester offers one of the best rewards packages in the care sector. Your generous benefits would include:

Free training and development for all roles
Access to wellbeing and support tools
A range of retail discounts and savings
Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme
Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards'

If you'd like to use your can-do approach and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

ABOUT THE ROLE
As a General Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll carry out a range of tasks to help us provide the quality care and support our residents deserve. No two days will be the same as you take on diverse responsibilities across housekeeping, cleaning, laundry and catering. It's because this is such a wide-reaching role that you'll be able to play your own part in creating a warm and homely environment. Caring and empathetic, as a General Assistant you'll put our residents first and build the kind of positive professional relationships with them that make their experience with us happy and meaningful.

ABOUT YOU
People in a General Assistant role come from all walks of life and have all kinds of life experiences and career paths behind them. You'll be a big part of our home so what matters is that you're reliable, compassionate, caring and always ready to make a difference. You should be practical too, happy to turn your hand to different tasks. If you have all of this, our training will cover everything else you need to thrive. You'll also have the opportunity to take courses that will develop your skills even further.

REWARDS PACKAGE
As well as a competitive salary, Barchester offers one of the best rewards packages in the care sector. Your generous benefits would include:

Free training and development for all roles
Access to wellbeing and support tools
A range of retail discounts and savings
Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme
Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards'

If you'd like to use your can-do approach and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

Location: Nottingham area (based at centrally-located pick up point, travelling to event sites across the UK)
Hours: Monday-Friday, 6 am-6 pm
Pay: £13 per hour
Extras: 'Stop-Outs' may be required-hotels and food allowance of £0 provided per night
Transport: Travel to and from each site is provided

A trusted and professional event specialist , with over 130 years of experience in designing, manufacturing, and installing marquee and temporary structure solutions for leading equine, agricultural, and country events.
Known for exceptional quality , reliability, and sustainable delivery-manufacturing British-made, robust, modular structures from their Nottingham depot.
Their hardworking, reliable, and knowledgeable teams ensure efficient event builds and takedowns.

As a Marquee Erector , you'll be part of an expert team responsible for building and dismantling marquee structures with precision and safety. Your workplace will vary-setting up in challenging environments-and excellent teamwork is key to smooth operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Erecting and dismantling marquee and temporary structures

• Ensuring installations meet safety and quality standards

• Collaborating with colleagues to complete builds on time and safely

• Adhering to company values of professionalism, reliability, and efficiency

What We're Looking For:

• Experience in marquee or structure erection-or a strong aptitude for hands-on, physical work

• A proactive, dependable attitude and strong teamwork skills

• Flexibility for overnight work ('Stop-Outs') as needed

• Full-time, Monday to Friday schedule with a consistent 6 am-6 pm shift

• Competitive hourly pay at 3/hour

• When required to stay on-site ('Stop-Out'), enjoy a hotel stay and 0 per day food allowance

• Travel arrangements handled by the company-no commuting worries

Apply today through Thorn Baker Industrial Recruitment to secure your next opportunity!

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General Assistant
£12.21 per hour plus company benefits
36hrs per week to include some weekend working

A Top 20 Care Home Group 2025!

Awarded ‘One of the UK’s Best Companies to Work For’

Mornington Court is a luxury 57 bed care home that provides the most luxurious surroundings and the very best in residential and dementia care and support. 

This is a generic role that involves assisting across Catering and Housekeeping teams. You may be required to help at mealtimes, clearing and cleaning tables, serving food and keeping the dining areas tidy at all times.  Assistance will also be required with general housekeeping duties – cleaning, polishing and laundry help.

You will need to be reliable and hardworking as the role involves multi-tasking across all non-care duties. A friendly, caring and empathetic nature is required as you will be liaising closely with our residents.

This is a great opportunity as an introduction to working in a care environment.

General Assistant
£12.43 per hour plus company benefits
32hrs per week to include alternate weekend working

A Top 20 Care Home Group 2025!

Awarded 'One of the UK’s Best Companies to Work For’

Watermeadow Grange in Topsham, Exeter is a beautiful care home providing 86 spacious ensuite bedrooms including a community dedicated to the care of people living with dementia.

The General Assistant is a generic role that involves assisting across Catering and Housekeeping teams. You may be required to help at mealtimes, clearing and cleaning tables, serving food and keeping the dining areas tidy at all times.  Assistance will also be required with general housekeeping duties – cleaning, polishing and laundry help.

You will need to be reliable and hardworking as the role involves multi-tasking across all non-care duties. A friendly, caring and empathetic nature is required as you will be liaising closely with our residents.

This is a great opportunity as an introduction to working in a care environment.