Lead Electrical Engineer & Technical Coach (Mobile)

Platform Housing Group; East Midlands; Remote; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van and fuel card

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Healthcare benefits

Training and development

Job summary

Platform Housing Group is seeking a Lead Engineer – Electrical in the Derbyshire area. The role combines hands-on electrical work with a leadership focus, mentoring apprentices and developing trade standards across Platform Property Care.

You will split your time between repairs, installations and testing while coaching colleagues and ensuring high customer service and safety standards. A driving licence and DBS check are required.

Qualifications

• Electrical apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 with City & Guilds Level 3
• City & Guilds 2391 or equivalent qualification in Inspection and Testing
• AM2 and 18th Edition knowledge
• DBS check required and driving licence essential

Responsibilities

• Carry out a wide range of electrical repairs, testing, inspection and maintenance in homes and communal areas.
• Manage jobs from inspection through to completion with excellent customer service.
• Coach, mentor and develop colleagues and apprentices.
• Sign off colleagues against the multi-skill framework and support End Point Assessments (EPA).
• Promote consistent trade standards and best practice across Platform Property Care.
• Support trade training with Learning & Development teams.
• Conduct trade audits, reviews and quality assessments to ensure compliance.
• Act as technical escalation point for trade-related queries.
• Monitor industry developments, legislation and emerging technologies to improve service delivery.

Skills

Team leadership

Coaching & mentoring

Customer service orientation

Effective communication

Health and safety awareness

Problem solving

Education

Electrical apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3

City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Installation, Commissioning and Certification

AM2

18th Edition wiring regulations

Job description

Platform Housing Group is seeking a Lead Engineer – Electrical in the Derbyshire area. The role combines hands-on electrical work with a leadership focus, mentoring apprentices and developing trade standards across Platform Property Care.

You will split your time between repairs, installations and testing while coaching colleagues and ensuring high customer service and safety standards. A driving licence and DBS check are required.