We’re Hiring: Electrician (Multi Skilled)
Department: Property Services
Salary: £41,467 per annum + van + excellent benefits
Location: Leyland (field-based role)
Hours: 39 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Electrician Jobs in Leyland | Work Life Balance | Company Van | Full Tools and equipment provided.
Join Progress Housing Group - Where Your Skills Make a Real Difference
Looking for a permanent Electrician job in Leyland where you can use your domestic electrical skills, enjoy a better work-life balance and make a 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.
Essential Skills & Experience
- 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
Desirable
- 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, training and stability you need to do high‑quality electrical work and build your career in Property Services.
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Company van, uniform, tools & testing equipment provided
- Competitive pension with employer contributions
- Access to a wide range of employee benefits
- Ongoing training and electrical compliance updates
- Career progression opportunities within Property Services
- A supportive, inclusive workplace culture
- The chance to make a real difference in local communities
Our Values - What Makes Us Different
Everything we do is guided by our values:
- People-focused - We treat everyone fairly and with respect
- Forward-thinking - We continuously improve and innovate
- Genuine - We are open, honest and proud of our work
- Expert - We deliver services with skill and professionalism
- Collaborative - We achieve more by working together
We’re Committed to Inclusion
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly encourage candidates from underrepresented groups. At Progress Housing Group, inclusion isn’t just a policy‑it’s how we work every day.
Closing date: 27th September 2026 23:59pm
Interview date: Wednesday 7th October 2026.
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Electrician (Multi Skilled) in Leyland employer: Progress Housing Group
At Progress Housing Group, we pride ourselves on being more than just a workplace; we are a community dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of others. With a strong focus on professional development, flexible working arrangements, and a supportive culture, we empower our employees to thrive while shaping the future of housing asset strategy. Join us in Leyland, where your contributions will directly influence major investment decisions and help create lasting change in our communities.
