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 Responsibilities
- Ensuring your teams adherence to Health and Safety regulations
- Efficient scheduling of work activities
- Collaboration with other teams to manage workload
- Driving team productivity and individual performance management
- Maintaining a full schedule of work for the team
- Ensure our people have the appropriate training and work authorisations to support a safe and productive working environment
- Respond quickly and professionally to customer complaints
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for an excellent communicator who has the ability to build strong relationships with our customers. A problem solver who is organized and can plan ahead. You must have a proven track record of managing teams, including managing and driving performance, and experience of being the point of escalation for both internal and external stakeholders.
- Electricity Safety
- Health & Safety Legislation
- Quality & Continuity Regulations 2002
- Electricity at Work Regulations 1989
- NGED distribution business
- NGED Craft roles and activities undertaken
- Commercial and Financial awareness
- NRSWA qualification or understanding of NRSWA legislation
You must hold a full, valid UK/EU driving licence as you will be required to carry out site visits.
Benefits
- 26 days paid leave plus 8 bank holidays, up to 28 days with continuous service
- Competitive contributory pension scheme (we double match your contributions up to a maximum of 12%)
- Annual Share Save plan
- Contributory private healthcare scheme for you and your family
- Support via our Employee Assistance Programme, including musculoskeletal and physiotherapy services
- Free on‑site parking at all our main sites
Requirements
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.
Please note that in most cases, National Grid is unable to offer sponsorship for employment under the UK points‑based immigration system. As such, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future under the UK points‑based immigration system. However, in exceptional circumstances where there is a clear and demonstrable need for specialist skills that cannot be sourced from the local labour market, National Grid may consider offering sponsorship.
All applications are welcome from candidates who meet these requirements, regardless of race, nationality, or ethnic origin. As an equal‑opportunities employer who is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, we celebrate individual difference and are actively bringing in more.
Team Leader Position
An opportunity is available for a Team Leader based at who will report to the Field Operations Team Manager and will be responsible for leading a group of Craft (operational) staff. 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. Depending on experience, you may initially be appointed at a lower salary until all relevant courses and training are complete.
About Us
We are National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED), the owner and operator behind the electricity distribution systems for the UK.
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