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Are you a Multi Trader ready to take on your next challenge and make an impact? Then you’ve come to the right place.  

It's a great time to join Golding with a real focus on our in-house Repairs and Maintenance team and driving quality customer service. With an established track record for building quality homes and investing in our local communities, we are excited to recruit a Multi Trader who is ready to make a difference to our customers’ lives.  

You'll be part of our Golding Response team and play a key role in shaping our future – as well as forging a great career.  

We're looking for an exceptional Multi Trade Operative to assume responsibility for ensuring our current properties remain at a high standard; providing our customers with great quality homes.  

You'll ideally have experience within Social housing, good IT skills with experience of working with a PDA on a daily basis.

You'll be working alongside other skilled operatives to ensure all repairs are completed on time and to standard.

You'll have a wide range of skills including Plumbing, Carpentry and Decorating

More about you. What can you bring?  

We're looking for highly motivated, customer-oriented people from all walks of life to bring the right skills to our team -Multi Traders who can provide the best service and value for money to our customers. We're looking for a qualification in a primary trade or qualified by experience.

Experience gained working in Social Housing is required.

Good IT skills and experience of working with a PDA required.

A good understanding of health and safety requirements is required, which includes working at heights, asbestos awareness, manual handling and COSH, although further training will be provided.

We welcome and embrace diverse talent. We are committed to building a healthy, vibrant and inclusive organisation that treats people with respect and creates opportunities for all.  

 When and where you'll be doing it:

You will enjoy a 40-hour working week and earn an annual salary of circa £37,000 (inclusive of cost of living increase) dependent upon your knowledge, skills and experience.

Golding Homes have properties throughout Maidstone and the surrounding area. This role will allow you to travel around our properties, meaning no two weeks will be the same! What’s more, you'll become a permanent member of the Golding family, offering you real job security.  

 What will you get in return? 

Creating an environment which enables our people to thrive is crucial for us and our Total Reward package goes beyond your salary, designed to support you throughout your working life here. 

 You’ll get: 

• Company vehicle and fuel card
• Mobile device
• Uniform
• Personal protective equipment
• 28 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays)  
• Regular opportunities for training (upskilling and cross skilling) 
• Company Pension contribution and life assurance 
• Flexible Benefits including health cash plan, additional holiday purchase, cycle to work scheme, onsite gym, retail discounts and more.  
• An annual Wellbeing Fund  

 A full driving licence and a basic DBS is required for this role. 

 Closing Date: Wednesday 8th April at midnight.

Please note that we'll be shortlisting throughout and reserve the right to close this role early. 

We appreciate people process information in different ways. If you would like any support with your application please contact us Careers@goldinghomes.org.uk

Full-Time
Permanent

40 hour working week

We’re looking for an experienced and motivated Electrical Supervisor to lead our in-house electrical team and play a key role in keeping our customers’ homes safe, compliant and well maintained.

This is a role for someone who cares about doing things properly. If you take pride in high standards, enjoy supporting electricians to produce their best work, and want to take ownership of electrical compliance and EICR delivery, this is a chance to make a genuine impact.

About the role

As our Electrical Supervisor, you’ll lead the day-to-day delivery of electrical services across our homes, with a strong focus on Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs) and compliance.

You’ll be a visible, hands-on leader and a trusted technical point of contact—supporting electricians, assuring quality, and ensuring work is completed safely, consistently and to the right standard. You’ll also work closely with planners, compliance teams and managers to keep services running smoothly and customers informed.

It’s an exciting time to join Golding Homes. We’re continuing to invest in our in-house Repairs and Maintenance service, strengthening customer experience and reinforcing our long-standing commitment to safe, high-quality homes for our communities.

What you’ll be doing

Electrical compliance & EICR leadership

• Leading and supervising the delivery of EICRs completed by our in-house electricians
• Ensuring inspections and testing meet BS 7671, IET Guidance Note 3 and relevant housing and electrical safety legislation
• Providing technical leadership, mentoring and quality assurance for inspection and testing activities
• Reviewing and validating EICRs and certification, ensuring accurate coding, prioritisation and completion of remedial works
• Monitoring performance, compliance data and quality metrics to manage risk and drive continuous improvement
• Maintaining strong document control, certification standards and audit readiness
• Identifying trends, recurring defects and training needs, and putting improvements in place
• Working collaboratively with planners, compliance teams and other workstreams to schedule work efficiently and minimise disruption to customers

Alongside EICRs, you’ll also oversee wider electrical activity as needed, ensuring consistent standards across repairs, voids and planned work.

What we’re looking for

Essential qualifications

• City & Guilds 2360 Parts 1 & 2, or NVQ Level 3 with AM2, or City & Guilds 2330 Levels 2 & 3, or City & Guilds 2357 with AM2 (or equivalent)
• City & Guilds 2395 – Periodic Inspection & Testing
• City & Guilds 2392, 2391 or 2394 (Initial Verification), or demonstrated competence aligned with IET Guidance Note 3
• City & Guilds 2382 – current Wiring Regulations
• Recognised by, or capable of being recognised by, NICEIC as a Qualifying Supervisor

Experience

• Experience working in a compliance-led or responsive maintenance environment
• Proven experience managing or supervising electrical operatives
• Strong background in inspection and testing, including EICRs
• Experience managing electrical compliance within social housing or a similarly regulated environment
• Experience supporting external audits and inspections (e.g. NICEIC)

Knowledge & skills

• Good understanding of social housing repairs, maintenance and voids
• Working knowledge of Schedules of Rates and multi-trade environments
• Strong technical understanding of electrical compliance, EICR coding and risk management
• Confident using data and insight to improve performance and reduce risk
• Clear, calm communicator with a strong customer focus
• Organised, financially aware and focused on quality, safety and productivity

What you’ll get in return

We want our people to feel supported, valued and able to do their best work.

In return, we offer:

• A secure, permanent in-house leadership role with real ownership of compliance
• A chance to shape and improve how EICRs are delivered across our homes
• Company vehicle and fuel card
• Mobile device, uniform and PPE
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Company pension contribution and life assurance
• Annual wellbeing fund
• Flexible benefits including:
  • Health cash plan
  • Additional holiday purchase
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Onsite gym
  • Retail discounts

A basic DBS check is required for this role.

Closing date: Thursday 9th April 2026 at midnight

We’ll be shortlisting throughout the recruitment process and may close the vacancy early, so early applications are encouraged.

We know people process information differently and welcome conversations as part of the application process. If you have any questions or would like support with your application, please contact: Careers@goldinghomes.org.uk

Fulltime

Permanent

We’re looking for a qualified Electrician – EICR to join our in-house Repairs and Maintenance team at Golding Homes.

This role is primarily focused on completing Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs) across our housing stock and carrying out all remedial works identified to ensure our customers’ homes are safe, compliant and well maintained.

You’ll play a critical role in delivering our in-house electrical compliance programme, working to high technical standards and helping us meet our statutory responsibilities. Where workload allows, you’ll also support other electrical workstreams such as responsive repairs and voids.

This is an exciting time to join Golding Homes. We’re continuing to invest in our in-house services, strengthening customer experience and reinforcing our long-standing commitment to safety, quality homes and local communities.

About the job

As an Electrician – EICR, your core responsibility will be inspection, testing and compliance.

You’ll:

• Carry out Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs) in line with BS 7671 and best practice
• Accurately code observations, clearly identify defects and assess risk
• Complete all remedial works arising from EICRs within required timescales
• Ensure all certification and records are completed accurately using handheld devices
• Work to high standards of safety, quality and customer care at all times

When required, you’ll also support:

• Electrical repairs and maintenance
• Void property works
• Other electrical duties in line with service demand

What you’ll be doing

• Completing EICRs across domestic (and some commercial) properties
• Undertaking inspection, testing and fault finding using calibrated test equipment
• Carrying out remedial and compliance works identified during inspections
• Ensuring installations are left safe, compliant and serviceable
• Recording certification, reports and job information accurately
• Liaising professionally with customers and leaving homes clean and safe
• Managing materials, van stock, tools and company equipment responsibly
• Working collaboratively with supervisors, planners and colleagues
• Supporting apprentices and sharing good practice where required

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for a competent, detail-focused electrician who takes pride in doing inspection and testing work properly.

You’ll need:

• A recognised electrical apprenticeship
• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation (or equivalent)
• Inspection & Testing qualification (C&G 2391 or C&G 2394 & 2395)
• City & Guilds 2382 – current Wiring Regulations
• Strong experience in inspection, testing, fault finding and remedial works
• A strong understanding of electrical safety and compliance
• A full UK driving licence

You’ll be someone who:

• Understands that EICRs are about safety, accuracy and consistency
• Takes ownership of defects and sees remedials through to completion
• Communicates clearly and professionally with customers and colleagues
• Works well independently and as part of a team
• Is organised, proactive and committed to high standards

What you’ll get in return

We want our people to feel supported, valued and able to do their best work.

In return, we offer:

• A secure, permanent in-house role with a clear compliance focus
• Company vehicle and fuel card
• Mobile device, uniform and PPE
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Ongoing training and upskilling opportunities
• Company pension contribution and life assurance
• Annual wellbeing fund
• Flexible benefits including:
  • Health cash plan
  • Additional holiday purchase
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Onsite gym
  • Retail discounts

A basic DBS and full driving licence is required for this role.

Ready to join us?

Closing date: Midnight Monday 20th April 2026

We’ll be shortlisting throughout the recruitment process and may close the vacancy early, so early applications are encouraged.

We know people process information differently and welcome conversations as part of the application process. If you have any questions or would like support with your application, please contact: Careers@goldinghomes.org.uk

Background

You'll be part of our Communal Estates team, who provide a high-quality cleaning service to customers of Golding Homes. We're excited to recruit for this role at Golding and appoint a Cleaner/Caretaker.

What you'll be doing

As one of our Communal Estates Team Cleaners your role will be to clean and maintain all internal and external areas identified by Golding Homes. All areas are to be cleaned to the required standard and frequency, using approved materials, equipment and methods as determined by the Community Estates Team Supervisors.

As part of a larger team you will be allocated a co-worker along with a fully equipped vehicle to carry out your duties throughout Kent. You'll be responsible for reporting fly tipping, repairs required as well as highlighting health and safety concerns. This information you and the team provide is recorded on our electronic reporting system for which full training will be given. The position provides a varied workload but will run to a planned schedule in which you will find no two days are the same.

More about you. What can you bring?

We're looking for highly motivated, customer-oriented people from all walks of life to bring the right skills to our team.

Previous cleaning experience including, experience of cleaning and caretaking in a commercial / public / estate environment and using cleaning equipment and materials in a safe and effective manner preferred.

Multi-site experience and working to set targets or standards would be an advantage.

You must have a current valid manual driving licence so that you can drive the company’s vehicles.

Due to the nature of this role there will be a requirement to obtain a basic disclosure certificate and to attend a driver medical.

What will you get in return?

You will enjoy a 37 hour working week and earn an annual salary of £25,800 (Inclusive of cost of living increase).

Creating an environment which enables our people to thrive is crucial for us and our Total Reward package goes beyond your salary, designed to support you throughout your working life here.

You’ll get:

• 28 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays)
• Company Pension contribution and life assurance
• Flexible Benefits including health cash plan, additional holiday purchase, cycle to work scheme, onsite gym, retail discounts and more.
• An annual Wellbeing Fund

If this sounds like the job for you and you meet the required criteria, we would like to hear from you.

Closing Date: Tuesday 07 April 2026 at Midnight

We will be sifting applications throughout and reserve the right to close this role early or extend the process as required.

We appreciate that people process information in different ways. Please get in touch if you would like some support with your application.

Full time, Permanent

We are Golding Homes – thank you for looking!

Are you an Electrician ready to take on your next challenge and make an impact? Then you’ve come to the right place.

It is a great time to join Golding Homes with a real focus on our in-house Repairs and Maintenance team and driving quality customer service, the organisation is going through a period of positive change and cultural development. With an established track record for building quality homes and investing in our local communities, we are excited to recruit two Electricians who are ready to make a difference to our customers’ lives.

You will be part of our electrical team and play a key role in shaping our future – as well as forging a great career.

What you'll be doing

You will be supporting with all aspects of electrical maintenance for our customers, including fuse board upgrades, rewires, fault finding, accessory changes, EICR tests and general electrical testing as required. Ensuring our homes are safe compliant and habitable. The focus will be on high quality work, outstanding customer service and a right first-time attitude.

More about you. What can you bring?

We are looking for an individual that has a clear focus on performance. You will be driven, collaborative, a team player and want to do the right thing and do it to a high standard. With a least three years domestic experience, Level 3 qualifications, NVQ apprenticeship, be 2391 and 2382 qualified.

We welcome and embrace diverse talent. We are committed to our colleagues working flexibly and building a healthy, vibrant and inclusive organisation that treats people with respect and creates opportunities for all.

A DBS and full driving licence is required for this role.

When and where you'll be doing it

You will enjoy a 40-hour working week and earn an annual salary of £41,669 (Inclusive of cost of living increase) dependent upon your knowledge, skills and experience.

Golding Homes have properties throughout Maidstone and the surrounding area. This role will allow you to travel around our properties, meaning no two weeks will be the same! What’s more, you'll become a permanent member of the Golding family, offering you real job security. You will benefit from regular working hours with the chance for overtime as required.

What will you get in return?

Creating an environment which enables our people to thrive is crucial for us and our Total Reward package goes beyond your salary, designed to support you throughout your working life here.

You’ll get:

• Company vehicle and fuel card

• Mobile device

• Uniform

• Personal protective equipment

• 28 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays)

• Regular opportunities for training (upskilling and cross skilling)

• Company Pension contribution and life assurance

• Flexible Benefits including health cash plan, additional holiday purchase, cycle to work scheme, onsite gym, retail discounts and more.

• An annual Wellbeing Fund

Closing Date: Midnight Tuesday 07 April 2026

We will be shortlisting throughout and reserve the right to close this role early.

Risk and Assurance Advisor

Location: Maidstone / Hybrid

Are you passionate about risk, assurance and doing the right thing?

Do you enjoy working with others to strengthen governance, improve how organisations operate and support great decision-making?   

We're excited to recruit for this role at Golding and appoint a Risk and Assurance Advisor to join our Governance, Risk and Compliance department.

It's a great time to join Golding as we're an efficient, local, visible and listening organisation, providing sustainable homes and communities. We've an established track record for building quality homes and investing in our local communities.

About the role

Working within our Governance, Risk and Compliance team, you’ll play a key role in embedding effective risk management, assurance and internal controls across the organisation. You’ll support the delivery of our annual audit and assurance programme, carry out risk-based reviews and deep dives, and help provide clear, insightful reporting to senior leaders and governance forums.

You’ll also work closely with the Head of Risk and Assurance / Data Protection Officer, providing assurance in relation to GDPR and wider data protection compliance, and collaborating with colleagues across the business to support continuous improvement.

This is a varied, influential role where you’ll help ensure that Golding manages its risks well, meets regulatory expectations and continues to deliver high-quality services for our customers and communities.

What you’ll be doing

· Supporting the implementation and ongoing operation of Golding’s Risk Management Framework across strategic, operational and project risks

· Coordinating the annual audit and assurance programme, working with internal and external auditors and specialists

· Delivering risk-based deep dives and assessing the effectiveness of internal controls, identifying gaps and recommending practical improvements

· Supporting the DPO with assurance activity relating to GDPR and data protection compliance

· Using assurance, risk and performance information to identify trends, issues and opportunities for improvement

· Preparing and contributing to governance and compliance reports for senior leadership and governance groups

· Working collaboratively with colleagues across Golding, providing advice, guidance and support on assurance and controls matters

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone who is analytical, detail-focused and confident working in a regulated environment, with a collaborative and pragmatic approach.

You’ll ideally have:

· Experience in internal audit, risk management or compliance, ideally within housing, local government or another regulated sector

· A good understanding of assurance frameworks, internal controls and governance

· Strong analytical skills, with the ability to turn data and findings into clear, meaningful insights

· Excellent communication skills, with confidence engaging with senior leaders, colleagues and external auditors

· A proactive mindset, with the ability to spot issues early and recommend practical, proportionate solutions

When and where you'll be doing it   

You will enjoy a 37-hour working week and earn an annual salary of £42,700 per annum (Inclusive of cost of living increase) dependent upon your knowledge, skills and experience.

Our Hub, Home, Roam approach allows you to work from wherever suits you best whilst also having a central workspace to collaborate and come together. Our head office is in central Maidstone and is a new, modern and bright space which inspires creativity and innovation.      

What will you get in return?   

Creating an environment which enables our people to thrive is crucial for us and our Total Reward package goes beyond your salary, designed to support you throughout your working life here.   

You’ll get:   

• 28 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays)   

• Company Pension contribution and life assurance   

• Flexible Benefits including health cash plan, additional holiday purchase, cycle to work scheme, onsite gym, retail discounts and more.   

• An annual Wellbeing Fund     

Closing date for applications: Midnight Friday 10th April 2026

We appreciate that people process information in different ways. Please get in touch if you would like some support with your application.        

We will be sifting applications throughout and reserve the right to close applications early.   

We are Golding Homes – thank you for looking!

Background

'It is a great time to join Golding as we are an efficient, local, visible and listening, providing sustainable homes and communities.' We have an established track record for building quality homes and investing in our local communities.

We are excited to recruit for this role at Golding and appoint a new Clearance Operative.

You will be part of a fantastic Voids team in our Repairs and Maintenance department and play a key role in shaping our future.

What you'll be doing

You'll be clearing void properties that have been left with belongings ready for the voids team to carry out works. You may also be required to support our bulk waste and repairs teams.

You will work with another clearance operative and be allocated your fully equipped vehicle to carry out your duties throughout Kent. The position offers a varied workload so you'll need to be adaptable. Working as part of our team you will be supported by your supervisor and manager.

More about you. What can you bring?

We are looking for highly motivated, customer-oriented people from all walks of life to bring the right skills to our team with a can-do attitude.

Experience of working in a face paced environment with set targets or a voids environment would be an advantage. You must hold a current valid manual driving licence so that you can drive the company’s vehicles.

We welcome and embrace diverse talent. We are committed to our colleagues working flexibly and building a healthy, vibrant and inclusive organisation that treats people with respect and creates opportunities for all.

When and where you'll be doing it

You will enjoy a 40 hour working week and earn an annual salary of £27,938 dependent upon your knowledge, skills and experience.

What will you get in return?

Creating an environment which enables our people to thrive is crucial for us and our Total Reward package goes beyond your salary, designed to support you throughout your working life here.

You’ll get:

• 28 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays)
• Company Pension contribution and life assurance
• Flexible Benefits including health cash plan, additional holiday purchase, cycle to work scheme, onsite gym, retail discounts and more.
• An annual Wellbeing Fund

A Basic DBS is required for this role.

Closing Date: Tuesday 14 April 2026

We will be shortlisting throughout and reserve the right to close this role early.

We appreciate that people process information in different ways. Please get in touch if you would like some support with your application.

Background

We have an opportunity for a Project Manager to join our Asset Management Team to undertake project management of Golding Homes major works programme delivered through contractors and developers alike.

This role will include taking projects from inception to completion, and embedding lessons learnt within the business. The role will also include robust contract administration and the procurement of contracts, and you will provide technical solutions and support on complex building safety and maintenance issues.

What you'll be doing

• You'll undertake the contract administration of our major works contracts including all pre-contract and post-contract stages

• Progress and undertake procurement of proposed major works contracts to maintain and improve their assets

• Ensure the customer journey is at the heart of all planned works delivery from validation surveys through to works completion and feedback. Ensure customers are proactively communicated with at all stages and can actively feed into design options

• Ensure contracts are managed robustly to the terms within the contract. Ensure variations, payments, and stock condition updates are undertaken in a correct and timely manner with our Contract Management Procedures and Project Management software in mind

• Jointly manage coordination of Clerk of Works with Project Management Lead as to manage quality of works and customer experience

More about you. What can you bring?

• You will have an HND or degree in Building Surveying / Project Management related qualification (Minimum requirement)

• Assoc RICS/MRICS, Associate APM, MCIOB is also desirable

• Demonstrable experience of Project Management working in housing and planned maintenance environment

• Contract management experience, including JCT and NHF forms of contract

• Understanding of housing and property customer service

• Able to write high quality documentation and reports

• Excellent knowledge of building and contract law

• Excellent knowledge of building regulations and related legislation

• Knowledge and understanding of landlords’ statutory repair, maintenance and health and safety responsibilities including fire risk

• Aptitude for innovation and creativity to aid continual service improvement

• Excellent influencing and communication skills

• Act with integrity and accountability

• Analytical, numerate ability to identify trends and isolate issues from KPI data

• Excellent IT skills and ability to learn new systems

When and where you'll be doing it

You will enjoy a 37-hour working week and earn an annual salary of circa £49,800 per annum dependent upon your knowledge, skills and experience.

Our Hub, Home, Roam approach allows you to work from wherever suits you best whilst also having a central workspace to collaborate and come together. Our head office is in central Maidstone and is a new, modern and bright space which inspires creativity and innovation.

What will you get in return?

Creating an environment which enables our people to thrive is crucial for us and our Total Reward package goes beyond your salary, designed to support you throughout your working life here.

You’ll get:

• 28 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays)

• Company Pension contribution and life assurance

• Flexible Benefits including health cash plan, additional holiday purchase, cycle to work scheme, onsite gym, retail discounts and more.

• An annual Wellbeing Fund

Please note this role requires a basic DBS and a full clean driving licence.

Closing Date: 17th April 2026

Please note that we'll be shortlisting throughout and reserve the right to close this role early. 

We appreciate people process information in different ways. If you would like any support with your application, please contact us Careers@goldinghomes.org.uk

We are Golding Homes – thank you for looking!

Are you a Repairs Supervisor ready to take on your next challenge and make an impact? Then you’ve come to the right place.

'It is a great time to join Golding as we are an efficient, local, visible and listening, providing sustainable homes and communities.' We have an established track record for building quality homes and investing in our local communities.

We are excited to recruit a Repairs Supervisor who is ready to make a difference to our customers’ lives.

You will be part of our Repairs and Maintenance division and will play a key role in shaping our future.

What you'll be doing

You will be manage and lead the Responsive Repairs Trade Operatives (Plastering, Decoration, & Mould Wash) ensuring that personal, financial, and performance targets are either achieved or exceeded.

Fostering a culture based on performance and focus on continuous improvement, exceptional customer service delivery, delivering value for money, and actively promoting and supporting Health, Safety and the Environment in the workplace.

More about you. What can you bring?

You'll have a minimum of three years experience of supervising Trade Operatives (Plastering, Decoration, & Mould Wash) to deliver service requirements along with an understanding of the Social Housing Market, Voids, and Repairs and Maintenance service delivery.

You'll have a comprehensive working knowledge of Schedules of Rates and an appreciation of all trades, with a good working knowledge and compliance with health and safety requirements.

We are looking for an excellent communicator demonstrating high degree of customer care with strong leadership and management including performance management.

Strong technical knowledge of reactive repairs solutions across carpentry, plumbing and wet trades.

When and where you'll be doing it

You will enjoy a 40 hour working week and earn an annual salary of up to £46,669 dependent upon your knowledge, skills and experience.

Golding Homes have properties throughout Maidstone and the surrounding area. This role will allow you to travel around our properties, meaning no two weeks will be the same! What’s more, you'll become a permanent member of the Golding family, offering you real job security. You will benefit from regular working hours with the chance for overtime as required.

What will you get in return?

Creating an environment which enables our people to thrive is crucial for us and our Total Reward package goes beyond your salary, designed to support you throughout your working life here.

You’ll get:

• Company vehicle and fuel card
• Mobile device
• Uniform
• Personal protective equipment
• 28 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays)
• Regular opportunities for training (upskilling and cross skilling)
• Company Pension contribution and life assurance
• Flexible Benefits including health cash plan, additional holiday purchase, cycle to work scheme, onsite gym, retail discounts and more.
• An annual Wellbeing Fund

Please note a DBS and full driving licence is required for this role.

Closing Date: Friday 17th April at midnight

We appreciate people process information in different ways. If you would like any support with your application please contact us at Careers@goldinghomes.org.uk.

We will be sifting applications throughout and reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we find suitable candidates.