Multi Trade plus company van

South West based charitable housing association BCHA was founded over 50 years ago with a continuing mission to meet housing need and end homelessness. We aim to achieve this through the building and provision of affordable and secure homes, and by supporting individuals to take control and lead independent, fulfilled lives. Whether we are developing sites or supporting people with housing, learning or living skills, we believe in equality, the importance of every individual and the right to be valued and treated with dignity and respect.

Our doors are open to everyone.

BCHA is seeking an experienced Multi Trade Operative to join our repairs and maintenance team working predominantly across Plymouth.

• Have a trades background, ideally with skills and experience in bathroom fitting, kitchen fitting, plastering, tiling and painting.
• Work across a mix of planned and reactive maintenance.
• Emphasise customer service as the customer is often present on site.
• Hold a full and current driving licence and have the ability to drive a company van.

• Experience with in a similar role, ideally from within the Housing sector.
• Competent in at least plumbing and carpentry as defined within the job description.
• Full and current driving licence acceptable to our insurers.

• Full-time role, 40 hours per week.
• Van, smartphone, uniform and PPE provided.
• Opportunities to work and be paid for additional hours.
• Personalised training to extend your skills and competencies (in-house and external).

BCHA Safer Recruitment: Safeguarding children and adults is our first priority and we will ensure we follow safer recruitment procedures. As an employer, we will do everything possible to prevent unsuitable people obtaining employment with BCHA. Our overall aim is to ‘deter unsuitable applicants from applying for roles with children and adults, and we will ensure that all candidates are treated fairly, consistently and in compliance with current legislation.

BCHA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of people, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.