Electrician - EICR

Electrician – EICR

Location: Maidstone & Surrounding Areas
Salary: £40,163
Contract: Permanent - Full time

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 Sunday 15th March 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