Trainee First Line Manager – South, East & West Wales

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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