Operations Team Leader

National Grid Electricity Distribution; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days leave plus bank holidays

Pension scheme (double match up to 12%

Annual Share Save plan

Private healthcare

Employee Assistance Programme

Free on-site parking

Sponsorship not usually offered

Job summary

National Grid Electricity Distribution in Derby seeks an interim Team Leader to lead a craft staff group, oversee field operations and drive performance while ensuring compliance with H&S policies. The role requires coordinating work programmes, developing staff and delivering efficient service to customers.

The position runs for up to 6 months with starting salary 45,492, rising to 49,369 after training. A UK driving licence is required to visit sites, and the company offers a range of benefits

Qualifications

• Excellent communicator with strong relationship-building skills.
• Proven track record of leading and driving team performance.
• Organised, able to plan ahead and manage workloads.
• Experience as escalation point for internal/external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of Electricity Safety and related regulations is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to Health and Safety regulations.
• Efficient scheduling of work activities.
• Collaborate with other teams to manage workload.
• Drive team productivity and performance management.
• Maintain a full schedule of work for the team.
• Ensure training and authorisations for safe working.
• Respond quickly and professionally to customer complaints.

Skills

Strong communication

Team leadership

Planning & organisation

Escalation management

Regulatory knowledge

Job description

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We’re National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED), the owner and operator behind the electricity distribution systems for the Midlands, the Southwest of England and South Wales. Serving communities of more than 8 million people, our expert teams deliver heat, light and power for homes and businesses.

National Grid employs over 29,000 people worldwide. We are building an inclusive workplace, a place to actively celebrate the cultures, personalities and preferences of our colleagues – who in turn help to build the success of our business and reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Our vision is to be at the heart of a clean, fair and affordable energy future and we are doing this in a fast-moving industry with an increasing focus on tackling climate change, exploring new energy sources that are renewable, low carbon, and improve efficiency to meet demand.

Job Introduction

An interim opportunity is available for a Team Leader based at Derby, who will report to the Field Operations Team Manager and will be responsible for leading a group of Craft (operational) staff.

The contract will initially be for a period of up to 6 months, subject to review.

The key focus of this role is to lead an efficient and productive team across a region. Key considerations for the successful running of your team include: ensuring they are working compliantly within H&S policies, coordinating programmes of work for them to undertake, maximising efficiencies in delivery, ensuring your team has the appropriate development and authorisations and effectively managing performance on a 1:1 basis.

This is a crucial role to help drive forward performance and give our large teams the support they need in the field.

* Starting salary £45,492 moving to £49,369 on completion of training

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient numbers of suitable applications be received, therefore we would recommend submitting an application as soon as possible.

Main Responsibilities

• Ensuring your teams adherence to Health and Safety regulations
• Efficient scheduling of work activities
• Collaboration with other teams to manage workload
• Driving team productivity and individual performance management
• Maintaining a full schedule of work for the team
• Ensure our people have theappropriatetraining and work authorisations to support a safe and productive working environment
• Respond quickly and professionally to customer complaints

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for an excellent communicator, who has the ability to build strong relationships with our customers. A problem solver who is organised and can plan ahead.

You must have a proven track record of managing teams including managing and driving performance, as well as experience of being the point of escalation for both internal and external stakeholders.

You’ll need a good understanding or the ability to quickly develop knowledge of:

• Electricity Safety
• Health & Safety Legislation
• Quality & Continuity Regulations 2002
• Electricity at Work Regulations 1989
• The NGED distribution business
• NGED Craft roles and activities undertaken

Some Commercial and Financial awareness would be an advantage.

A NRSWA qualification or understanding of NRSWA legislation is desirable however, full training can be provided.

You must hold a full, valid UK/EU driving licence as you will be required to carry out site visits.

About The Company

Joining the UK’s leading electricity distribution business means plenty of career opportunities and well-deserved recognition. We reward hard work and encourage ambition. So, as well as a competitive salary, you will also benefit from:

• 26 days paid leave plus 8 bank holidays, up to 28 days with continuous service
• Competitive contributory pension scheme (we double match your contributions up to a maximum of 12%)
• Annual Share Save plan
• Contributory private healthcare scheme for you and your family
• Support via our Employee Assistance Programme, including musculoskeletal and physiotherapy services
• Free on-site parking at all our main sites

Things you need to know

National Grid Electricity Distribution is committed to safeguarding the interests of the Company, colleagues and customers. This role is subject to a satisfactory Barring Service (DBS) check, depending on the role different levels of screening and vetting are required. Some roles require a triannual check.

Please note that in most cases, National Grid is unable to offer sponsorship for employment under the UK points-based immigration system. As such, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future under the UK points-based immigration system. However, in exceptional circumstances where there is a clear and demonstrable need for specialist skills that cannot be sourced from the local labour market, National Grid may consider offering sponsorship. All applications are welcome from candidates who meet these requirements, regardless of race, nationality, or ethnic origin.

As an equal opportunities employer who is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, we celebrate individual difference and are actively bringing in more employees from diverse backgrounds to build on our inclusive culture. We anonymise all applications in our recruitment system so we can eliminate unconscious bias and be a workplace that reflects the community we serve. Hiring managers only have access to necessary information at interview stage. If you require additional support to complete your online application, please email [e-mail]

Recruitment correspondence is usually sent by email, please check your email account including spam/junk folders regularly after the closing date.