Lead Plumbing Engineer: Drive Quality & Mentoring Mobile

Part Of Platform Housing Group

Worcester

On-site

GBP 36,000 - 48,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Company van and fuel card for business

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme 12%

Job summary

Platform Property Care is seeking a Lead Engineer - Plumbing to join our Worcestershire-based team. This mobile role covers homes and communal spaces, delivering high-quality repairs and maintenance while mentoring colleagues and driving best practice.

You will manage plumbing jobs from inspection to completion, coach apprentices, uphold health and safety standards, and act as a technical escalation point. A full driving licence and DBS check are required.

Qualifications

NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing or equivalent qualification.
Unvented Hot Water qualification is essential
Significant experience as a Plumber in the building trade
Experience working within occupied domestic properties
Experience in social housing, a local authority or housing association
Full valid driving licence is essential (mobile role)
DBS check required

Responsibilities

Carry out a wide range of plumbing repairs and maintenance in homes and communal areas.
Manage jobs from inspection to completion with excellent customer service.
Coach, mentor and develop colleagues.
Assess and sign off colleagues against multiskill framework; support apprentices through EPA.
Promote consistent trade standards and best practice across Platform Property Care.
Support trade training and upskilling initiatives with Learning & Development.
Conduct trade audits, reviews and quality assessments.
Act as technical expert and escalation point for trade queries.
Monitor industry developments and health and safety to drive continuous improvement