Labourer

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Leyland; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme with matched 7.5%

Company van for travel to sites

26 days annual leave pro rata

Job summary

Progress Housing Group is seeking a Labourer in Leyland to support reactive repairs, void reinstatement, and planned maintenance across internal and external client properties. You will carry out labouring work, assist colleagues to complete tasks safely and efficiently, and ensure adherence to health and safety standards.

The role requires a Full UK driving licence, strong safety knowledge, and the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• Essential full UK driving licence and knowledge of health and safety at work.
• Ability to keep accurate records.
• Able to work on your own initiative, stay self-motivated and work under pressure.
• Able to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
• Hard working, enthusiastic and flexible in your approach to the job.

Responsibilities

• Assist with reactive repairs, void reinstatement, planned maintenance and installation work across client properties.
• Carry out labouring work to a satisfactory standard, supporting colleagues to complete works safely and efficiently.
• Help ensure appointments are kept, debris is removed from site, materials are looked after and work complies with health and safety requirements.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Health and safety knowledge

Record keeping

Initiative & motivation

Communication with customers

Hard working & flexible

Education

CSCS

NVQ/SVQ/City & Guilds

Job description

Labourer Salary: £28,552 per annum (pro rata) Contract Type: Fixed Term / Secondment until 26th March 2027 Working Hours: 39 hours per week - Monday to Friday Service area: Property Services, Progress Housing Group Location: Leyland

At Progress Housing Group, your work supports communities and changes lives. We make sure every day is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference - where you work with purpose, your growth is supported, and you are proud to belong. From inclusive recruitment practices to tailored support at work, we create an environment where everyone can succeed.

The role As a Labourer, you will assist with reactive repairs, void re-instatement, planned maintenance and installation work across our internal and external client properties. You will carry out labouring work to a satisfactory standard, supporting colleagues to complete works safely, efficiently and with care for our customers and their homes. You will help ensure appointments are kept, debris is removed from site, materials are looked after properly and all work is completed in line with health and safety requirements, relevant legislation, building regulations, codes of practice and risk assessments. You will communicate clearly with customers, colleagues and stakeholders, treating people and their property with respect and explaining the nature and purpose of the work being carried out.

What we’re looking for

• Essential Full UK driving licence. Knowledge and understanding of health and safety at work.
• Ability to keep accurate records.
• Able to work on your own initiative, stay self-motivated and work under pressure.
• Able to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
• Hard working, enthusiastic and flexible in your approach to the job.

Desirable

• Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS).
• Any recognised qualification, such as NVQ, SVQ or City & Guilds.
• Experience working for a social housing landlord.
• Experience of dealing with people in a customer service environment.

Our offer to you

Competitive pay, flexible leave options and benefits that help you thrive - personally and professionally.

• Financial Competitive salary with occupational sick pay
• Pension scheme with matched contributions of up to 7.5%
• Salary sacrifice
• Greencar lease scheme
• Company Van for travel to and from sites / home (business use only)
• Full Power Tools and equipment are provided to you
• Work-life balance 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for fixed-term and part-time colleagues), rising to 31 days after 5 years’ service, with the option to purchase additional leave and a paid day off for your birthday.
• Agile working (role dependent) with hybrid and flexible working options
• Family friendly policies with enhanced leave
• Wellbeing Learning, training and career development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme and Medicash

About Progress Housing Group More than three decades on, our commitment to helping people find the right place to live remains at the heart of what we do. People trust us to create a place for them to call home and to provide outstanding support services and opportunities to help them to live their best lives. Whether it is an affordable home, supported housing, technology-enabled care solutions, or services supporting those in crisis, we make a meaningful difference to thousands of people, every day. We are ambitious and we are looking for people who are motivated, dynamic, and committed to delivering the highest standards for our tenants and customers. Our sector plays a crucial role in contributing to a fairer, and more equitable society. Working here offers a genuine opportunity to positively influence communities and people’s lives. Looking forward at Progress Social purpose, innovation and sustainability are at the heart of our organisation. We’re investing in our people, technology and services to build a more resilient, sustainable and equitable future for our customers and communities.

Diversity & Inclusion Statement We welcome applications from everyone and particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups. Inclusion matters here, and we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone can belong and thrive.

AI Statement We support the ethical and transparent use of AI to drive innovation and efficiency. However, authenticity is important to us, and we will prioritise applications that clearly reflect your experience, voice and originality.

Next steps

Closing date: midnight on Monday 31 August 2026

Shortlisting date: W/C 31 August 2026

Interview date: 8th and 10th of September 2026

Interview type: In person at our Leyland office