Field Team Leader (12 Month FTC)

South Staffs Water; Walsall; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Van Allowance

Family-Friendly Leave

Company Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Career development opportunities

Annual salary review

Long Service Awards

Job summary

South Staffordshire Water in the West Midlands is seeking an experienced Field Team Leader to manage a team of Meter Readers across the South Staffordshire region. You will coach, supervise and support field staff to deliver accurate reads and high service standards.

The role involves travel, on-site coaching, audits and performance reviews, with a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover. A full UK driving licence and strong people-management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Metering field experience is essential.
• Experience supervising or coaching teams.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Willingness to travel across the South Staffordshire area.
• Strong communication and health & safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a field team of Meter Readers.
• Drive performance against reading targets.
• Provide coaching, training and quality assurance.
• Conduct field audits of equipment, vehicles and safety.
• Support onboarding and performance reviews.
• Investigate and resolve customer and staff issues.
• Monitor lone worker safety and vehicle checks.
• Build relationships with customers and stakeholders.

Skills

Metering experience

People management

Full UK driving licence

Willing to travel

Job description

Salary:£25,500- £27,500 per annum | Company Benefits | Company Van Allowance

Location:Walsall, West Midlands

Contract:Full Time | Fixed-Term Contract | 37.5 hours per week

About Us:

South Staffordshire Water, which operates across two regions as Cambridge Water and South Staffs Water is a privately-owned regulated water only company.

South Staffs Water supplies a population of nearly I.3 million. The area of supply stretches from the edge of Ashbourne in the north, to Halesowen in the south, and from Burton on Trent in the east, to Kinver in the west.

The Role:

We are looking for an experiencedField Team Leader to support and develop our team of Meter Readers across the South Staffordshire region.

As Field Team Leader, you will be responsible for leading and developing a team of field-based colleagues, ensuring they have the skills, tools and support needed to perform effectively.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with metering experience and strong people management skills to take the next step in their career. You'll play a key role in driving performance, supporting field teams, maintaining high-quality standards and ensuring an excellent service is delivered to our customers and clients.

The role will involve regular travel across the operational area, providing coaching and support to field staff, conducting audits and helping resolve customer and operational issues.

Please Note: This is a 12-Month FTC for Maternity Cover.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, motivate and support a team of Meter Readers operating across the South Staffordshire area.
• Drive performance against meter reading and scheduled read programme targets.
• Deliver field-based coaching, training and quality assurance interventions.
• Review work completed by team members and provide constructive feedback.
• Support the onboarding and induction of new starters.
• Conduct regular field audits covering equipment, vehicles, uniforms and health & safety standards.
• Carry out one-to-one meetings and performance reviews.
• Investigate and resolve customer, client and employee issues and complaints.
• Monitor van check compliance and address any issues identified.
• Monitor lone worker device systems and ensure colleagues remain safe while working remotely.
• Identify opportunities for service improvements and operational efficiencies.
• Build positive relationships with customers, clients and internal stakeholders.

What Success Looks Like:

• Improve team performance and productivity.
• Deliver high-quality meter reading services.
• Ensure strong health, safety and compliance standards.
• Develop and support colleagues through effective coaching and leadership.
• Reduce customer escalations and improve service delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement across field operations.

About You:

• Previous meter reading or metering industry experience.
• Experience supervising, coaching or leading teams.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to travel extensively across the South Staffordshire area.
• Good technical understanding of metering equipment and field operations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and remain calm under pressure.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Experience conducting quality audits and field inspections.
• Understanding of health and safety requirements within field operations.
• Experience managing performance and delivering coaching interventions.
• Utility sector experience.

What You'll Get from Us:

• Family-Friendly Leave: Enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity & Shared Parental Leave, Fertility Support, and up to 5 paid Carer’s Days
• Financial & Life Assurance: Company Pension Scheme with salary sacrifice options
• Health & Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme and 24/7 Virtual GP access for you and your dependentsLifestyle & Perks: Cycle to Work Scheme and My Premier Benefits discounts, cashback, and vouchers
• Professional Development: Hands-on training and ongoing career development opportunities
• Inclusion & Belonging: Active People Networks – Disability & Neurodiversity, Unity+, Women’s Network, Parent & Carer Networking Group and more
• Performance & Recognition: Annual salary review, Reward & Recognition Scheme, and Long Service Awards.

At South Staffordshire Group, inclusion matters. We have a wide range of employee networks which are employee-led communities that bring our people together, support different perspectives and create a strong sense of belonging. Our people are encouraged to get involved as members or allies.

We are committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.

We warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including all genders, ethnicity, sexual orientations, and physical and neurodiverse abilities.

We are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and encourage you to let us know how we can best support you throughout the recruitment process.