11kv Jointing Supervisor - Thames Valley Region
£50,000 - £55,000 P.a
Following successful award of a new framework contract, our client has an opportunity for a Team Supervisor who will be responsible for our Cable Jointers working on their Scottish and Southern Energy Networks (SSEN) contract based in the Thames Valley (Reading, Slough and West London).
This is a fantastic opportunity either for an experienced team supervisor or an aspiring craftsperson looking to make their next career move. The ideal candidate will have experience managing teams in an operational environment and be conversant with electrical networks and the applicable authorisations that apply to it. Even better if you have experience managing faults on the Low Voltage network.
On a day-to-day basis you will be responsible for ensuring timely and cost-effective planning for teams ensuring they are adequately scheduled with work to ensure optimum service to customers. You will be responsible for ensuring your teams are working safely, they are adequately trained and that they have the required plant, equipment and materials to effectively execute their roles. Your teams will carry out works across the Thames Valley and so the position requires travel to different offices and customer sites within the geographic area. Flexibility and a full UK driving licence are essential. There may be occasions when you will need to work further away and stay overnight.
Responsibilities;
- Responsible for helping to continuously deliver safe outcomes for the workforce, customers and members of the public.
- Responsible for the safety, quality and technical standard of work performed by all staff under your supervision.
- Ensuring compliance for yourself and your teams with all legal, regulatory and client requirements at all times.
- Be able to demonstrate appropriate knowledge and experience of the inspection, testing, certification and reporting procedures for applicable works your teams undertake.
- Ensuring that your teams are issued all relevant paperwork required and that they understand the task/s that you have instructed them to undertake.
- Carry out site safety audits to ensure compliance.
- Ensure teams carry out works to DNO specifications.
- Ensure your teams have all appropriate training, tools and equipment to safely and effectively carry out their roles.
Duties will include;
- Setting teams to work on new connections, faults and asset maintenance activities.
- Regularly audit teams to ensure compliance
- Effectively schedule works to ensure high levels of customer service and optimal cost efficiency whilst complying with clients requirements.
- Review updates provided by teams to operational drawings, diagrams and required documentation to ensure fully completed.
- Ensure compliance with applicable contract requirements at all times.
Skills, qualifications and experience;
- Ideally you will have managerial experience in an operational environment
- Ideally you will have an operational background with a current or expired DNO operational authorisation at LV.
- SMSTS or IOSH - Health and Safety Certificate
- Technical understanding of Low Voltage Distribution Networks.
- NRSWA qualification as a supervisor
- CSCS / EUSR accreditation
- NERS - Passport Holder ideal but not essential
- Awareness of Health and Safety at Work and site specific Risk Assessments
- Awareness of ESQC regulations and Electricity at Work act
- Have a clean driving licence.
- First Aid at work certificate
- Manual handling certificate
In return our client will offer:
£50,000 - £55,000
45 working hours per week
Opportunity for overtime and standby
Company Van & fuel card
20 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays per annum
Work base in Thames Valley. If you would like to find out more, or feel you have the necessary experience to fill this requirement. Please apply or reach out to Alecto Recruitment.
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