Lead Electrical Engineer & Technical Mentor (Mobile)

Part Of Platform Housing Group; Braybrooke; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave

Pension up to 12%

Company van & fuel card

Job summary

Platform Property Care is seeking a Lead Engineer - Electrical to cover Market Harborough, Northampton and surrounding areas. You will be the technical lead, carrying out repairs, installations and testing while guiding colleagues and apprentices to uphold high standards.

The role blends hands-on electrical work with coaching, quality checks and continuous improvement to ensure compliance and excellent customer outcomes across domestic and communal settings.

Qualifications

• Electrical apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 with City & Guilds Level 3.
• City & Guilds 2391 or equivalent Inspection & Testing.
• AM2 and 18th Edition knowledge.
• Unvented Hot Water qualification would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical repairs, testing, inspection and maintenance in homes and communal areas.
• Manage jobs from inspection to completion with a focus on customer service.
• Coach, mentor and develop colleagues and apprentices.
• Sign off colleagues against multi-skill framework; support End Point Assessments.
• Promote consistent trade standards and best practice across Platform Property Care.
• Collaborate with Learning & Development for training initiatives.
• Conduct audits and quality assessments; act as escalation point for trade queries.
• Monitor industry developments and ensure compliant service delivery.

Skills

Team player

Coaching

Mentoring

Organization

Effective communication

Health and safety

Customer service

Problem solving

DT knowledge

Digital/computer skills

Education

Electrical apprenticeship or NVQ3

City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Installation/Commissioning/Certification

City & Guilds 2391 or equivalent (Inspection & Testing)

Job description

Platform Property Care is seeking a Lead Engineer - Electrical to cover Market Harborough, Northampton and surrounding areas. You will be the technical lead, carrying out repairs, installations and testing while guiding colleagues and apprentices to uphold high standards.

The role blends hands-on electrical work with coaching, quality checks and continuous improvement to ensure compliance and excellent customer outcomes across domestic and communal settings.