Electrician Multi Skilled

We’re Hiring: Electrician Multi Skilled at Progress Housing Group.

Department: Property Services

Salary: £41,467 per annum

Location: Leyland

Hours: 39 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Join Our Legacy of Change, Purpose and Community

At Progress Housing Group, we do more than provide homes - we create safe, supportive communities where people can live independently and thrive. With over 900 dedicated colleagues, we are proud to be a values-led, people-first organisation making a real difference across the region.

We’re now recruiting a skilled and dependable Multi Skilled Electrician to join our Property Services team on a permanent, full-time basis (39 hours per week). This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a stable Electrician role in Social Housing, with great benefits, long-term career development and meaningful work that improves lives every day.

About The Role

As a Multi Skilled Electrician at Progress Housing Group, known internally as a Lead Electrician, you’ll play a vital role in maintaining and improving our homes, ensuring they are safe, compliant and comfortable for our tenants.

You’ll primarily deliver reactive electrical repairs and maintenance, working across occupied and void domestic properties within our housing stock. On occasion, you may also carry out basic making-good works (such as minor joinery or plumbing etc) to reinstate access points or finishes following electrical work.

Your work will have a direct impact on tenant safety, wellbeing and satisfaction, making this a genuinely rewarding role.

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out electrical repairs, maintenance and installations across domestic properties
• Diagnosing faults and completing repairs efficiently and to a high standard
• Undertaking periodic inspection and testing in line with current regulations (depending on experience)
• Ensuring all work complies with BS7671 and electrical safety legislation
• Working professionally and respectfully within occupied homes
• Supporting void property turnaround to help homes be re-let quickly
• Using mobile job management systems to update works in real time
• Taking part in the on-call rota (currently 1 in every 20 weeks) to respond to emergency repairs
  
  

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a qualified, customer-focused Electrician who takes pride in their work and understands the importance of delivering a great service in people’s homes.

Essential Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation (or equivalent)
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS7671)
• City & Guilds 2391 (or equivalent) in Inspection & Testing
• Proven experience in domestic electrical work
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Ability to work independently and manage your own workload
• Experience working in tenanted and void properties
• Confident using handheld devices or mobile job management systems
• Excellent communication skills and a respectful, tenant-focused approach
• Full UK driving licence
• Willingness to participate in the on-call rota
  
  

Desirable (but Not Essential)

• Previous experience in social housing or local authority environments
  
  

What We Offer

We believe that when our people feel supported, valued and developed, they do their best work. That’s why we offer a strong total reward package, including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Company van provided for work and travel
• Tools, equipment and uniform supplied
• Pension scheme and employee benefits
• Ongoing training,
• Clear opportunities for career progression within Property Services
• A supportive, inclusive and values-driven workplace
• The opportunity to make a real, visible impact in local communities
  
  

Why Progress Housing Group?

Because we put people first - always.

Our Values Shape Everything We Do

• People-focused - we treat everyone fairly and respect diverse needs
• Forward-thinking - we innovate and improve continuously
• Genuine - we’re open, honest and proud of our work
• Expert - we use our skills and knowledge to deliver quality services
• Collaborative - we work together to achieve more for our communities
  
  

Here, you’re not just fixing homes - you’re helping people feel safe, secure and supported.

How To Apply

Click Apply Now, upload your CV and complete our short application form.

Please include a supporting statement outlining why you’re a great fit for this role.

Closing date: 23.59pm, Monday 30th March 2026

Interview date: 7th April 2026.

We welcome applications from everyone and particularly encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply. Inclusion matters at Progress Housing Group.