visible difference in local homes? At Progress Housing Group, we provide safe, high-quality homes and services for our communities. With over 900 colleagues, we're a people-first, values-led organisation where your work as an Electrician helps keep customers' homes safe, compliant and well maintained. We're recruiting a Multi-Skilled Electrician to join our Property Services team, carrying out electrical repairs, maintenance, testing and small installations across our housing stock. You'll benefit from structured hours, job security, ongoing training and the opportunity to build a long-term career in social housing.
Why we think this is a stand out Electrician role £41,467 salary + company van for work use No excessive travel - local, community-based work Structured hours = better work-life balance Job security in a stable social housing environment Ongoing training + clear career progression Work that has visible impact on people's homes and safety
About the Role - Multi-Skilled Electrician
As a Multi-Skilled Electrician, you'll carry out domestic electrical repairs, maintenance, fault-finding, testing and small installations across Progress Housing Group properties. This is a hands-on, field-based Electrician role covering occupied and void properties. You'll help keep homes safe, compliant and comfortable, while supporting responsive repairs and efficient void turnaround.
What You'll Be Doing
- Carrying out domestic electrical repairs, maintenance and small electrical installations
- Diagnosing electrical faults and completing repairs right first time wherever possible
- Completing electrical inspection and testing, including EICR work, where qualified
- Ensuring work is completed safely and in line with BS7671 Wiring Regulations
- Working safely and respectfully in tenants' homes
- Supporting void property turnaround by completing electrical works efficiently for faster re-lets
- Using mobile technology to manage and update jobs in real time
- Completing basic making-good (minor joinery/plumbing) where required
- Participating in the on-call rota (1 in 20 weeks approx)
What We're Looking For
We're looking for a qualified Electrician with strong domestic electrical experience, good fault-finding skills and a customer-focused approach to working in people's homes.
- NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation (or equivalent)
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS7671)
- City & Guilds 2391 (Inspection & Testing or equivalent)
- Strong electrical repairs, maintenance and installation experience
- Excellent electrical fault-finding, diagnostic and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and manage your own workload
- Experience working in occupied/tenanted properties
- Confident using mobile job management systems
- Full UK driving licence
- Willingness to participate in on-call rota
- Experience in social housing or local authority maintenance
What You'll Get in Return
At Progress Housing Group, we invest in our people. You'll have the tools, support
- Buy or sell leave.
- Flexi working.
- Pension Scheme.
- Professional Development.
- Occupational Sick Pay + Many more benefits
Salary: £41,467 per annum + van + excellent benefits
Location: Leyland (field-based role)
Hours: 39 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
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Electrician (Multi Skilled) in Leyland employer: Progress Housing Group Ltd
Progress Housing Group is an excellent employer that values proactive individuals looking to make a meaningful impact in treasury management. With a strong focus on employee growth and continuous improvement, you will thrive in a supportive work culture that encourages collaboration with internal teams and external partners. Located in Leyland, this role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to financial resilience while enjoying a hybrid working model that promotes work-life balance.
Contact Details:
Progress Housing Group Ltd Recruitment Team
