Electrician (Multi Skilled)

Progress Housing Group; Farington Moss; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Tools & testing equipment provided

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Progress Housing Group is seeking a Multi-Skilled Electrician to perform domestic electrical repairs, maintenance and minor installations across our housing stock in Leyland. This permanent, field-based role emphasizes safety, quality and customer service in tenants’ homes.

You’ll hold an NVQ3 in Electrical Installation with 18th Edition BS7671 and City & Guilds 2391, work 39 hours weekly, and be supported by a company van and equipment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Electrician with domestic electrical experience and fault-finding skills.
• Experience working in occupied/tenanted properties is preferred.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to participate in on-call rota.

Responsibilities

• Carry out domestic electrical repairs, maintenance and small installations.
• Diagnose electrical faults and complete repairs right first time where possible.
• Complete electrical inspection and testing, including EICR work where qualified.
• Ensure work is safe and in line with BS7671 Wiring Regulations.
• Work safely in tenants’ homes and support void property turnaround.
• Use mobile technology to manage and update jobs in real time.
• Complete basic making-good (joinery/plumbing) when required.
• Participate in the on-call rota (1 in 20 weeks).

Skills

Fault finding

Diagnostics

Problem solving

Independent worker

Customer focused

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation

18th Edition BS7671

City & Guilds 2391 (Inspection & Testing)

Job description

We are excited you have visited our Careers page. We are seeking talented individuals that are excellent in their field of expertise and are posed with all potential and skills necessary to help us meet future business challenges.

Electrician (Multi Skilled)

Reference: SEP20261348

Expiry date: 2026-09-27 22:59:00.000

Location: Leyland

Benefits:

• Buy or sell leave.
• Flexi working.
• Pension Scheme.
• Professional Development.
• Occupational Sick Pay + Many more benefits

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.

• 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 licenceWillingness 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, 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

Apply Today - Start Your Next Chapter

If you’re an experienced Multi-Skilled Electrician looking for a permanent role with stability, purpose, structured hours and career progression, we’d love to hear from you.

Closing date: 27 th September 2026 23:59pm
Interview date: Wednesday 7 th October 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.