An opportunity is available for a Team Leader working in Ty Coch who will report into the Field Operations Team Manager and will be responsible for leading a group of Trades Persons.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. The new Team Leader role will be one of ways to help improve the way we carry out our work.The introduction of the role of Team Leader is a significant investment in our future. It will not only support our busy team managers, but also ensure we are getting the best value out of the work we do to improve service for our 8 million customers.The starting salary will be £43,491 until the training is successfully completed. About UsWe’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.Main ResponsibilitiesEnsuring your teams adherence to Health and Safety regulationsEfficient scheduling of work activitiesCollaboration with other teams to manage workloadDriving team productivity and individual performance managementMaintaining a full schedule of work for the teamEnsure our people have theappropriatetraining and work authorisations to support a safe and productive working environmentRespond quickly and professionally to customer complaints The Ideal CandidateThe ideal candidate for this role will be an excellent communicator with a proven track record of managing teams, and will be experienced in being an escalation point for both the team and external customers.The ability to develop a good understanding of Health and Safety legislation, Electricity Safety, Quality and Continuity Regulations 2002 and Electricity at Work Regulations 1989Organised, with strong problem solving and the ability to think and plan aheadGood communicator with the presence to build strong relationships with our customersAn understanding of and the ability to effectively manage performanceKnowledge of craft roles or the ability/willingness to quickly develop your understanding of these roles and the work activities in your teamA NRSWA qualification or understanding of NRSWA legislation is desirable but full training can be provided.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.#LI-SH1About The CompanyJoining 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 serviceCompetitive contributory pension scheme (we double match your contributions up to a maximum of 12%)Annual Share Save planContributory private healthcare scheme for you and your familySupport via our Employee Assistance Programme, including musculoskeletal and physiotherapy servicesFree on-site parking at all our main sitesThings you need to knowAs 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 informationat interview stage. If you requireadditional support to complete your online application,please email nged.recruitment@nationalgrid.co.ukRecruitment correspondence is usually sent by email, please check your email account including spam/junk folders regularly after the closing date.We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient numbers of suitable applications be received, so it would be best to apply as soon as you can.
Contact Details: National Grid
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