Trainee First Line Manager – South, East & West Wales

Company: Wales & West Utilities Limited
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Location: Wales
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Trainee First Line Manager – South, East & West Wales

Location: South, East & West Wales

Contract: Permanent, Full Time

Competitive starting salary from £41,259 or £52,107 depending on experience, rising to £59,558.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and inspire both direct labour and contractor teams.
  • Maintain our excellent safety record.
  • Effectively manage a budget of circa £3 million.
  • Supervise between 15 and 25 industrial staff (contract and/or direct labour).
  • Ensure work is carried out in accordance with prescribed and agreed standards and is fully compliant with all relevant policies and procedures.
  • Prepare reports and provide support and guidance to operational teams to highlight current performance and expected performance.
  • Conduct qualitative and quantitative assessments/inspections on work carried out on the network to ensure that appropriate standards are maintained or improved in terms of quality and value for money.
  • Undertake technical audits and reviews as required to ensure a compliant workforce.

Required qualifications

  • The right attitude and exceptional people skills to energise teams to be the best they can be at work.
  • Knowledge of appropriate legislation, policy, procedures and an understanding of Wales & West Utilities operation.
  • The willingness to work on a standby rota to cover a 24/7 gas emergency service.
  • Experience in a technical network role supported by an understanding of gas transportation activities. Able to operate as a team leader.
  • A full driving licence.

Desirable qualifications

  • Knowledge of appropriate legislation, policy, procedures and an understanding of Wales & West Utilities operations.
  • Experience in a technical role supported by an understanding of gas transportation activities.
  • Working knowledge of appropriate codes of practice, engineering instructions, safety and statutory regulations. Competent to support Wales & West Utilities policies and procedures.
  • NVQ level 3 standard (or equivalent) and experience in a technical network role supported by an understanding of gas transportation activities.

Benefits

  • A structured pay & competency framework which rewards skills, competence and enables development and career progression.
  • Additional earnings through the standby rota plus overtime and additional work available.
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, which can be tailored to celebrations that reflect your beliefs.
  • Retirement Savings Plan (pension) with Aviva: 5% employee contribution, with WWU doubling your contribution at 10% – total 15%.
  • Life Insurance linked to membership of the Retirement Savings Plan.
  • Flexible benefit scheme options including corporate gym memberships, dental insurance, and health cash plans.
  • Access to our Financial Wellbeing Programme – allowing you to manage your benefits flexibly to suit your financial needs.
  • Enhanced pay for parental leave.
  • Retail discounts and cashback scheme.
  • Annual salary review.
  • Company Sick Pay.
  • In-house Occupational Health Team.
  • Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Company Car.

All offers of employment are subject to pre-employment drug & alcohol screening, as required.

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Posted: June 26th, 2026