Job Description

The vacancy
Permanent, Full Time Monday to Saturday, rota based, 8am-8pm
As a Groundworker - Multi Trader, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality repairs and maintenance services in and around customer homes, including void properties. This multi-skilled role requires expertise across a range of ground working tasks such as:
Drainage installation (ACO, French drains, soakaways)
Concreting, bricklaying, pointing
Paving, slabbing, tarmacking
Gullies, manholes, fencing
You will ensure that all work is completed to a high standard, with a strong focus on customer satisfaction, safety, and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver a professional, courteous, and empathetic service to customers
Complete repairs with a high first-time fix rate and minimal downtime
Maintain van stock and source materials efficiently
Adhere to all health, safety, environmental, and quality (SHEQ) standards
Participate in training, toolbox talks, and appraisals
Communicate effectively with supervisors, schedulers, and colleagues
Ensure company property and equipment is maintained and fit for purpose
Support continuous improvement and contribute to team productivity
Skills and Attributes:
Strong commitment to customer service
Organised, self-motivated, and able to manage time effectively
Good problem-solving and communication skills
Attention to detail and quality workmanship
Basic IT skills for job management systems
Willingness to learn and develop new skills
Knowledge and Experience:
Broad trade and construction knowledge
Awareness of health and safety practices
Familiarity with NHF schedule of rates
Experience working in occupied homes
Experience working under time constraints
Training in handling non-licensed asbestos
Qualifications:
GCSEs or equivalent
NVQ Level 2 or higher in a construction trade or 'C&G 6219-07 Multi-skills'
CSCS card
First Aid training
Full clean driving licence
Please note that this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised deadline if enough applications are received. We encourage all interested candidates to apply promptly to avoid missing out.
About us
bpha is a Housing Association located in the Oxford to Cambridge arc, which is committed to providing its customers with high quality, value for money services whilst continuing to develop energy efficient, sustainable and affordable housing.
We are a leading provider and developer of affordable homes - for rent, sheltered, residential care and shared ownership.
We work together with communities - to improve opportunities, independence and quality of life for our residents, and to benefit the wider community. We bring people together, and run and support a wide range of community activities.
All the money we make is used to invest in existing homes, to enable us to build new homes, and to deliver new and improved services.
We own or manage over 19,500 homes and over 500 staff.
Our vision and values
To build communities where people can live happily in a home they can afford.
Our values underpin the work that we do and are ingrained in our culture at bpha. We are looking for people who can share these values and translate them into day-to-day practices for the benefit of our communities, customers and fellow colleagues. So that we can realise our vision, together.
We are ambitious
We are better together
We show empathy
We take responsibility
Benefits
We believe that benefits should be more than just perks. For us, they aren't simply little extras added on at the end, they're fundamental parts of what we stand for, from the very beginning. As standard.
That's why at bpha, we reward our employees by making sure we give them a supportive and caring environment, that empowers them to be happy, healthy and inspired, every day.
Money & Time

• Holiday entitlement of 28-33 days a year, plus public holidays
• Contributory pension scheme
• Competitive pay
• Life assurance cover

Health & Wellbeing

• Private healthcare
• Mental Health First Aid
• Counselling service
• Eye tests
• Discounted gym membership
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Free annual flu jabs
• Wellbeing activities and events
• Free fruit and refreshments

Recognition

• Long service award
• Annual staff recognition awards
• Discretionary reward scheme

Lifestyle

• Annual volunteering day
• Social events, clubs and activities
• Breakout areas
• Onsite cafe/restaurant at headquarters

Development

• Opportunities for professional training and qualifications
• Workshops and training sessions for new skills
• A fresh and modern eLearning platform

Skills Required