Engineer Team Leader

National Grid; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking an accomplished Engineer and Team Leader for its Oil Management Unit. This role involves overseeing a skilled team and managing complex oil handling projects to ensure safety and compliance, contributing to the reliability of the electricity transmission network. The position offers a supportive environment, professional development opportunities, and a competitive salary with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Paid overtime

Company Car

26 days annual leave plus 8 statutory days

Generous pension scheme

Financial support for studies

Access to flexible benefits

Family care benefits

Health and fitness apps

Qualifications

• Experience in Waste Treatment.
• Track record of leading teams safely and effectively.
• Familiarity with compliance regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a team of 10 professionals in oil handling projects.
• Ensure safety, environmental protection, and quality assurance.
• Manage compliance with waste permits and qualifications.

Skills

Leadership

Team Motivation

Safety Standards

Education

HNC engineering qualification

NEBOSH - General cert

Job description

Are you ready to lead from the front?

We’re seeking an accomplished Engineer and Team Leader to drive the success of our Oil Management Unit (OMU), delivering vital operations that keep the electricity transmission network running reliably.

In this pivotal role, you’ll oversee a skilled team of 10 professionals, including LGV drivers, plant operatives, and waste treatment specialists. You’ll be responsible for managing complex oil handling projects within substation environments, ensuring high standards of safety, environmental protection, and quality assurance. You’ll create a cohesive team culture, inspire performance, and maintain compliance with waste permits, Technically Competent Manager (TCM) requirements, and WAMITAB qualifications.

We’re looking for a qualified Engineer with proven leadership experience and a track record of delivering projects safely and effectively. Your ability to motivate teams and uphold the highest standards will be essential to this role. This is an exciting opportunity to step into a high-impact team leader position where your expertise and dedication will help secure the UK’s energy future. You’ll enjoy a supportive environment, professional development, and the satisfaction of knowing your work helps powers millions of homes and businesses.

Requirements:

• Min HNC engineering qualification
• Waste Treatment experience
• NEBOSH - General cert
• Experience of leading a team

Desirable

• L4 Certificate of Technical Competence in Waste Management

Pay and Benefits

• A starting salary of £58,830 to £61,740 pa including allowance + Paid overtime + Company Car

• 37 Hours per week Mon - Fri, occasional weekend work

• Training and Development.

• 26 days annual leave plus 8 statutory days.

• The option to buy additional or sell holiday days.

• Generous contributory pension scheme - we will double-match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%. Totalling 18%.

• Financial support to help cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions, course fees, books, exam fees and time off for study leave - relevant to your role.

• Access to flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.

• Family care benefits including a back-up care service for when your usual care arrangements fall through (six paid days each year as standard with the option to purchase further days).

• Access to apps that support health, fitness and wellbeing.

Apply today and help shape the future of energy transmission.

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