Lead Carpenter & Trade Coach

Platform Housing Group; Coleshill Heath; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary £41,800+

25 days annual leave (+5 optional)

Pension with employer contributions up

Company van & fuel card

Mobile phone/tablet/lone worker device

Medicash health & wellbeing

Job summary

Platform Property Care, part of Platform Housing Group, is recruiting a Lead Engineer – Carpentry in Birmingham. You will carry out a wide range of carpentry repairs, lead a team, coach colleagues and assess competencies, while ensuring high standards and safety.

You will work on occupied properties, manage jobs end-to-end and support apprentices. A valid UK driving licence and a DBS check are required. The role is mobile across the Birmingham area.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2, City & Guilds Level 2, or equivalent qualification in Carpentry.
• Additional Trade qualifications.
• Significant experience as a Carpenter in the building trade.
• Experience in occupied domestic properties.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety requirements.
• Ability to log and record job information via mobile devices.

Responsibilities

• Carry out a wide range of carpentry repairs and maintenance work in homes and communal areas.
• Manage jobs from inspection to completion with excellent customer service.
• Coach, mentor and develop colleagues and apprentices.
• Assess colleagues against the multi-skill framework and support EPA for apprentices.
• Promote consistent trade standards and best practice across Platform Property Care.
• Support trade training and upskilling initiatives with Learning & Development teams.
• Conduct trade audits and quality assessments to ensure compliance.

Skills

Coaching

Health & safety

Driving licence

Digital / IT skills

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 2 / City & Guilds Level 2 in Carpentry

Job description

Platform Property Care, part of Platform Housing Group, is recruiting a Lead Engineer – Carpentry in Birmingham. You will carry out a wide range of carpentry repairs, lead a team, coach colleagues and assess competencies, while ensuring high standards and safety.

You will work on occupied properties, manage jobs end-to-end and support apprentices. A valid UK driving licence and a DBS check are required. The role is mobile across the Birmingham area.