Position Overview
To work as a technical professional who provides leadership for a team of electrical engineers. He or she is expected to provide mentorship and guidance to engineers, as well as contribute to the development of the Electrical Services Department. The individual must ensure that processes are followed, and product quality is maintained. As a lead engineer your ability to create cooperation and unity within the team is important.
Package & Benefits
Location: Mixture of office & site-based working
Office: Acorn House, Slough
Sites: London & South East
Salary: Competitive (Depending on experience)
Hours: 41.25 per week, (Mon-Fri) plus 1 Saturday per month
Company Benefits
Pension scheme
Company Events
Wellbeing Benefits – 24 hours turnaround GP appointment for the whole family
25 days holiday (not including bank holidays)
Responsibilities
Providing technical direction and leadership for a team of engineers performing electrical installation, maintenance, testing & repairs within the Acorn portfolio
Mentoring and guiding engineers
Contributing to the development & growth of the Electrical Services department
Ensuring that engineering processes are followed throughout the team
Maintaining quality & standard of work
To be a key individual within the department to all internal & external customers.
Stay up to date with the latest electrical regulations, ensuring all work complies with these regulations & health and safety standards. This would include delivering this information to other engineers
Provide technical advice and support to the office team & non-electrical departments within the business
To complete appraisals with direct reports
To assist where needed in carrying out technical surveys
To act as project lead in running projects and works
To assist with training of all electrical qualified engineers within Acorn
Any other reasonable instruction from the Electrical Technical Manager or their line managers
This job description sets out the main duties of the post at the date when it was completed. Such duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or the level of responsibility entailed.
Qualifications & Skills Required
Requirements & Skills
Ability to mentor and guide engineers
Strong technical and problem-solving skills with a methodical approach to troubleshooting
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
The ability to work effectively in a team environment
To be self-motivated
Positive & adaptable mindset
Attention to detail with a commitment to quality and safety
Proficient in Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Outlook
Qualifications
Fully qualified electrician – City & Guilds 2360 (or equivalent) & NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation
AM2
City & Guilds 2391 (or equivalent) Inspection, Testing & Certification of Electrical Installations.
18th Edition Wiring Regulations
3 years’ experience managing engineers
LV AP (Ideal not essential)
IPAF (Ideal not essential)
PASMA (Ideal not essential)
Valid Driver’s License
DBS Check
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability.
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