Team Leader - Water Industry
The RPS Asset Survey and Inspection team are looking for a Team Leader to join our Leakage and Project Field Team in Carmarthen. You will lead the team in leak detection activities to meet leakage targets as defined by the client, be the point of contact for site staff and also take responsibility for Risk Assessment and Health & Safety Management.
This is a permanent, full time (40 hrs pw) position and will cover the South-West Wales area.
We’re RPS, our projects are all around you. We define, design, and manage projects that create shared value to a complex, urbanising and resource-scarce world. Our people are our success. We need people who share our passion on solving the problems that matter. And where you’ll be supported every step of the way. Here is where you come to build a career.
What you’ll be doing
1. As a Team Leader your main duties and responsibilities will include:
2. Acting as a point of contact for site staff – ALC and Logging Inspectors
3. Taking responsibility for Risk Assessment and Health & Safety Management
4. The analysis and driving of Health & Safety performance
5. Completing quarterly SBWI
6. BEST – Completing best observations and highlighting trends
7. Delivering monthly toolbox talks and safety alerts
8. Leading a team of 8-10 field-based staff on a day-to-day basis in order to deliver outstanding client care, customer service, technical excellence and project outcomes
9. Ensuring compliance of all teams to approved technical procedures and management of the Company’s Integrated Management System
10. Produce clear and up to date status reports from leakage delivery activities
11. Analysis and continuous improvement of leakage team’s performance – highlighting performance trends and reporting
12. Assisting site staff to locate and promote leakage jobs
13. Mentor and train field staff to maintain continued improvement
14. Tracking and driving the performance of Field staff
15. Formalisation and submission of incident and accident reports
16. Ensuring that all work is completed in a timely and accurate manner.
Who you are
17. An individual with a strong commitment to Health and Safety
18. A successful track record of leading a team, with a strong management style and the ability to motivate, influence, negotiate and performance manage
19. A flexible approach to working days, nights and overtime
20. A strong Customer Service ethos and track record
21. Experience of meeting strict client and company targets
22. Excellent IT skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
23. Ability to work to deadlines and achieve targets
24. Clear and fluent communication skills, both written and oral
25. A working knowledge of working within Utilities and Water Distribution is advantageous
Your experience & Qualifications
26. Demonstrable experience of success in a similar environment
27. Computer literacy on Microsoft 360 Suite and Work Management Systems and applications.
28. IOSH Managing Safely or similar.
29. Full UK driving license.
What’s in it for you?
We support our people to innovate, collaborate and build meaningful careers. Here you’ll find true support and encouragement. We’re an accredited training provider and we support learning and development for everyone. A personal development plan and a transparent career pathway puts you in the driving seat of your career and you’ll be supported as far as you want to go.
RPS, a Tetra Tech company
Representing an exciting new chapter in our business, in January 2023 RPS became a Tetra Tech company. With 27,000 employees in more than 550 offices in more than 120 countries on seven continents, Tetra Tech is a leading global provider of consulting and engineering services. As a Tetra Tech company, RPS is proud to offer our people market leading development and project opportunities, helping to solve some of the world’s most complex problems.
What happens next?
If we feel you are a good match you will be invited to attend a competency-based interview. All applications will be considered. Ready to apply? Please have your CV ready and continue with your application online.
Health and Safety
This role may involve:
30. Moving heavy items including manhole covers
31. Working in all weather conditions (this could include night work also)
*Please note for this role you will be required to undertake alcohol and drugs testing
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Our commitment to Diversityand Inclusion
Mindful that a truly inclusiveorganization must make appropriate use of talent on a global basis and withoutunnecessary barriers, we are committed to embedding diversity and inclusionprinciples in all People processes in order to be as diverse as the communitiesand clients we work with, thereby securing, developing, and retaining the bestavailable talent for the company’s future.
Our approach to Diversityand inclusion
Our people live our purpose,deliver our promise, and demonstrate our behaviours every day. Our behavioursdefine who we are. Developed by our people, they underpin everything that wedo. They create the memorable experiences we are known for and make RPS a greatplace to do great work.
‘Stronger Together’ is one ofour five core behaviours and it is inherent in creating an inclusive workplace:
‘We are respectful,acknowledge diversity, and recognise the potential and contribution ofeveryone. We bring out the best in one another, always assuming best intent.People who learn and grow thrive in our business, sharing in our success.’
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