Team Manager

SGN; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Joint-contribution pension

Enhanced maternity & family leave

Life assurance

HolidayPlus

Virtual GP

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts & leisure

Job summary

SGN in Oxford is seeking a Team Manager (Repair & Connections) to lead the operational activities within budget and manage both employees and contractors across Emergency, Repair, Connections, Replacement and Reinstatement processes. You will provide a safe, efficient and effective service to customers and drive performance improvements through coaching and innovation.

The role is full-time with hybrid/office-based working.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of the gas industry, legislation and health and safety policies.
• Strong leadership, organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills across all levels and teams.
• Commitment to safety and coaching/leadership.
• Full valid driving licence; readiness for a high-frequency standby rota.

Responsibilities

• Managing operational activities within budget allocations.
• Managing SGN employees and contractors across Repair, Emergency, Connections, Replacement and Reinstatement.
• Providing a safe, efficient and effective service to customers.
• Driving performance improvements through coaching and innovation.

Skills

Gas industry knowledge

Leadership

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Driving licence

Flexibility

Standby readiness

Job description

Team Manager (Repair & Connections)

per annum (dependent on skills and qualifications)

Full- time| Hybrid/Office based

Joint-contribution pension from 6% (12% total) – Enhanced maternity & family leave – Life assurance – HolidayPlus – Virtual GP & Employee Assistance Programme plus retail and leisure discounts & many more.

Oxford | £46.1k - £57.8k

per annum (dependent on skills and qualifications)

Full- time| Hybrid/Office based

Joint-contribution pension from 6% (12% total) – Enhanced maternity & family leave – Life assurance – HolidayPlus – Virtual GP & Employee Assistance Programme plus retail and leisure discounts & many more.

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We deliver safety, warmth, and comfort to homes and businesses. Every role, whether in the office or on the front line, plays a key part in this mission. Here’s how you will contribute…

• Managing operational activities within budget allocations
• Managing both SGN employees and contractors across all the range of operational activities, including the Emergency, Repair, Connections, Replacement and Reinstatement processes
• Providing a safe, efficient and effective service to all of our customers
• Performance Management, delivering improvements in performance by embracing innovation and challenging the norm

What You Will Need

• An extensive knowledge of the gas industry, legislation, and related health and safety policies and procedures is essential
• Highly motivated with a flexible and positive approach to work
• Good leadership, organisational, diagnostic and problem-solving skills and be able to act on your own initiative
• Effective communication skills at all levels, within and beyond your own team.
• Committed to safety and to providing coaching & leadership
• Be prepared to do extra to support colleagues during high workloads and incidents
• A full valid driving license is essential and there is a requirement to participate in a high frequency 24-hour standby rota.

Not sure you meet every requirement?

Research shows some people – particularly women and those from underrepresented backgrounds – may hesitate to apply unless they meet every criteria. At SGN, we value diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. If this role interests you but you’re not sure you tick every box, we’d still love to hear from you. You might be just who we’re looking for – now or in the future.

Why SGN?

SGN leads pioneering research and development for a net-zero energy system. Our innovative technologies are transforming the gas industry while keeping people safe and warm. We are an award-winning employer, including CCA Gold Awards for Great Places to Work and Inclusivity and Accessibility, and a proud Gold member of the Armed Forces Covenant.

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