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SalaryFull Time, Permanent
We are Golding – thank you for looking!
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 is a great time to join Golding 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 a Multi Trader who is ready to make a difference to our customers’ lives.
You will be part of our Repairs or Voids team and play a key role in shaping our future – as well as forging a great career.
We are looking for an exceptional Multi Trade Operative to assume responsibility for the following:
As a Multi-Trade Operative at Golding Homes you will be responsible for ensuring our current properties remain at a high standard; providing our customers with great quality homes.
You will be part of our fantastic Repairs or Voids team and will working alongside other skilled operatives to ensure all repairs are completed on time and to standard.
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 - a Multi Trader who can provide the best service and value for money to our customers.
We are looking for someone with a minimum of 3 years Trades experience with a wide range of skills from plumbing to plastering, brickwork to carpentry and everything in between.
Completion of a recognised apprenticeship or equivalent and/or a minimum of NVQ level II or its equivalent i.e. relevant City & Guilds Basic Craft Certificate is essential.
Must be assessed as competent in two or more further trades (in addition to a lead trade).
A good understanding of health and safety requirements is required, which includes working at heights, asbestos awareness, manual handling and COSH.
A full driving licence.
A DBS 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 circa £34,900 dependent upon your knowledge, skills and experience. Option to join out of hours emergency Rota which would be on the repairs side of the contract which will be paid as per our out of hours rate.
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 cardMobile 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: Thursday 11th April at midnight.
We will be shortlisting throughout and reserve the right to close this role early.
As a 'profit for purpose' housing association, we deliver high-quality affordable homes and services for over 20,000 people across Kent. We own and manage over 7,400 properties. Established in 2004 following the transfer of homes from Maidstone Borough Council, we have invested more than £150m in regenerating our homes and estates. Our priority is to provide homes for our residents that are safe and secure and ensure our neighbourhoods are places where people choose to live.
0330 777 2600
County Gate One, Stacey Street, Maidstone, ME14 1ST
