We’re Hiring: Electrician (Multi-Skilled) at Progress Housing Group
Department: Property Services
Salary: £41,467 per annum + van + excellent benefits
Location: Leyland (field-based role)
Hours: 39 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
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Join Progress Housing Group - Where Your Skills Make a Real Difference
Looking for a stable, well-paid Electrician role in social housing with a better work-life balance?
At Progress Housing Group, we’re proud to provide safe, high-quality homes for our communities. With over 900 colleagues, we’re a people-first, values-led organisation where your work genuinely improves lives every single day.
We’re now recruiting an Electrician (Multi-Skilled Electrician) to join our Property Services team-offering structured hours, job security, ongoing training, and the opportunity to build a long-term career.
Why we think this is a stand out role.
- £41,467 salary + company van for work use
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No excessive travel - local, community-based work
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Structured hours = better work-life balance
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Job security in a stable social housing environment
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Ongoing training + clear career progression
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Work that has visible impact on people’s homes and safety
About the Role - Lead Electrician (Domestic & Multi-Skilled)
As a Multi-Skilled Electrician, you’ll carry out electrical repairs, maintenance and installations across our housing stock.
This is a hands-on, field-based role where you’ll work in both occupied and void properties, supporting tenants by keeping homes safe, compliant, and comfortable.
What You’ll Be Doing
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Carrying out electrical repairs, maintenance and small installations
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Diagnosing faults and completing work right first time
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Completing inspection & testing (EICR) where qualified
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Ensuring compliance with BS7671 Wiring Regulations
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Working safely and respectfully in tenants’ homes
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Supporting void property turnaround for faster re-lets
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Using mobile technology to manage and update jobs in real time
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Completing basic making-good (minor joinery/plumbing) where required
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Participating in the on-call rota (1 in 20 weeks)
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for a qualified Electrician who takes pride in delivering high-quality work and excellent customer service.
Essential Skills & Experience
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NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation (or equivalent)
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18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS7671)
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City & Guilds 2391 (Inspection & Testing or equivalent)
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Strong experience in domestic electrical work
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Excellent fault-finding and diagnostic skills
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Ability to work independently and manage your own workload
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Experience working in occupied/tenanted properties
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Confident using mobile job management systems
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Full UK driving licence
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Willingness to participate in on-call rota
Desirable
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Experience in social housing or local authority maintenance
What You’ll Get in Return
At Progress Housing Group, we invest in our people-because when you thrive, our communities do too.
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Generous annual leave entitlement
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Company van, uniform, tools & testing equipment provided
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Competitive pension with employer contributions
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Access to a wide range of employee benefits
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Ongoing training and electrical compliance updates
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Career progression opportunities within Property Services
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A supportive, inclusive workplace culture
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The chance to make a real difference in local communities
Our Values - What Makes Us Different
Everything we do is guided by our values:
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People-focused - We treat everyone fairly and with respect
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Forward-thinking - We continuously improve and innovate
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Genuine - We are open, honest and proud of our work
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Expert - We deliver services with skill and professionalism
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Collaborative - We achieve more by working together
Apply Today - Start Your Next Chapter
If you’re an experienced Electrician looking for stability, purpose and progression, we’d love to hear from you.
Click Apply Now, upload your CV and complete our short application form.
Please include a supporting statement explaining why you’re a great fit.
Closing date: 19th July 2026 23:59pm
Interview date: Tuesday 28th July 2026.
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.
