Skilled Worker, A ratingLeyland, ENG, UKPosted 4 weeks ago

Job Description

Labourer

Salary: £28,552 per annum (pro rata)

Contract Type: Fixed Term / Secondment until end of 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 in working within Property Services, you will support reactive repairs, void property reinstatement, planned maintenance and installation work across our internal and external client properties.

You will carry out general labouring and property maintenance support to a satisfactory standard, helping colleagues complete work safely, efficiently and with care for our customers and their homes.

You will help keep property repair and maintenance appointments on schedule, remove debris from site, look after materials properly and ensure all work follows health and safety requirements, relevant legislation, building regulations, codes of practice and risk assessments.

You will communicate clearly with customers, colleagues and stakeholders, treating residents and their property with respect and explaining the nature and purpose of the repair or maintenance 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 Tuesday 20th October 2026

Shortlisting date: 21st October 2026

Interview date: Tuesday 27th October 2026

Interview type: In person at our Leyland office

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