Electrical Lead Engineer — Field & Mentorship

Platform Housing Group; Louth, Grimsby, Skegness, Boston; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company van and fuel card

25 days annual leave (+5 with option)

Job summary

Platform Housing Group is seeking a Lead Engineer - Electrical to take technical leadership of electrical services across our Lincolnshire teams. You will perform repairs, installations and testing, while coaching colleagues and supporting apprentices to develop skills and achieve End Point Assessments.

You will drive high standards, ensure safety and compliance, and collaborate with Learning & Development to promote best practice across Platform Property Care.

Qualifications

• Electrical apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 with City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Installation/Commissioning/Certification.
• City & Guilds 2391 or equivalent for Inspection and Testing.
• AM2 and 18th Edition Regulation knowledge and experience.
• Unvented Hot Water qualification is an advantage; JIB card desirable.
• Full clean UK driving licence; DBS check required for site visits.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical repairs, testing, inspection and maintenance in homes and communal areas.
• Manage jobs end-to-end, ensuring high-quality customer service.
• Coach and develop colleagues; support apprentices and EPA processes.
• Audit and ensure compliance with trade standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with Learning & Development for training initiatives.
• Provide technical escalation support and stay updated on industry developments.

Skills

Team leadership

Coaching

Customer service

Health and safety

Education

Electrical apprenticeship / NVQ Level 3 + City & Guilds Level 3

City & Guilds 2391 (Inspection and Testing)

AM2

18th Edition Regulations

Unvented Hot Water qualification (advantage)

JIB Approved Electrician card (desirable)

Full UK driving licence

DBS check

Tools

Mobile devices (job reporting)

Job description

Platform Housing Group is seeking a Lead Engineer - Electrical to take technical leadership of electrical services across our Lincolnshire teams. You will perform repairs, installations and testing, while coaching colleagues and supporting apprentices to develop skills and achieve End Point Assessments.

You will drive high standards, ensure safety and compliance, and collaborate with Learning & Development to promote best practice across Platform Property Care.