Electrician (Multi Skilled)

New Progress Housing Association Ltd; Leyland; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van for work use

Tools and equipment provided

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Progress Housing Group is seeking a Multi-Skilled Electrician for Leyland. The role covers domestic electrical repairs, maintenance and testing across housing stock. It is field-based, with a van provided and on-site safety focus.

You will work in occupied and void properties and join a team committed to safe, compliant, well-maintained homes. You will bring NVQ3 electrical installation, 18th edition, and 2391 testing qualifications, with strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Qualified Electrician with domestic electrical experience and fault-finding skills.
• Experience in repairs, maintenance and small installations in properties.
• Familiar with on-site health and safety and BS7671 standards.

Responsibilities

• Carry out domestic electrical repairs, maintenance and small installations.
• Diagnose electrical faults and complete repairs right first time where possible.
• Perform electrical inspection and testing (EICR) where qualified.
• Ensure work complies with BS7671 Wiring Regulations and safety standards.
• Work in tenants' homes with care and respect for residents.
• Support void property turnaround with efficient electrical works for faster re-letts.
• Utilise mobile technology to update and manage jobs in real time.
• Perform minor making-good in joinery/plumbing as required.
• Participate in on-call rota (about 1 in 20 weeks).

Skills

Domestic electrical work

Fault-finding

Customer-focused

Self-management

Mobile job management

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation

18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS7671)

City & Guilds 2391 (Inspection & Testing)

Job description

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

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