BCHA
Multi Trade with skills in Plumbing (£35047.58 - £36597.60 per annum, plus company van) 40 hours per week.
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Multi Trade with skills in Plumbing (£35047.58 - £36597.60 per annum, plus company van) 40 hours per week.
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.
Position:
BCHA are seeking an experienced Multi Trade Operative to join our repairs and maintenance team working predominantly across Dorset.
You should have experience within a similar role, ideally from within the Housing sector.
As a multi-trade operative you will have a trades background, ideally with skills and experience in bathroom fitting, kitchen fitting, plastering, tiling and painting and be required to work across a mix of planned and reactive maintenance.
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There is a strong emphasis on customer service in these roles, as the customer is often present on site.
Due to a requirement to travel within this role, candidates must hold a full and current driving licence that is acceptable to our insurers and have the ability to drive a company van.
This is a full time role, working 40 Hours per week. A van, smartphone, uniform and PPE will be provided.
Opportunities to work and be paid for additional hours as well as personalised training to extend your skills and competencies (in-house and external) is available.
We are looking for people who are genuinely care about people who experience homelessness and related health needs as well as people having to survive of lower incomes needing social and more affordable homes to live in. You need to be passionate and creative in all you do, always looking to grow and improve personal competences and experiences.
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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.
Closing Date: 20th June 2026
Interview Date: 22nd June 2026
Welcome Week; 29th June 2026
Requirements:
A valid driving licence with the ability to drive a company van and comply with the requirements of the company insurers
Competent in at least plumbing and carpentry as defined within the job description
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