First Line Manager - 12 months fixed term contract

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Who are we?

We are a gas distribution business that services the gas infrastructure across Wales and the south-west of England. We serve our customers and communities with safe, reliable, and affordable energy services whilst investing to create a sustainable future to deliver our carbon-free vision for 2050.

What we’re looking for?

We’re looking for a Capital Delivery First Line Manager to join our Capital Delivery department to undertake supervisory duties associated with direct labour and contractor teams engaged on operational activities.

The job holder will provide the necessary technical support and motivation to the workforce to deliver performance improvements to maximise efficiency and cost effectiveness of activities associated with the safe delivery of the Network Management Projects, in particular focusing on the Tywyn Site Project.

We’ll trust you to:

• Supervise Direct Labour and Contract teams, motivating, coaching and coordinating all activities to ensure optimum efficiency is achieved.
• Ensure that 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.
• Undertake technical audits and reviews as required to ensure a compliant workforce.
• Manage the Contracts ensuring best value for WWU by evaluating all financial claims and Concessions promptly and maintain auditable records.

You can read a full job description here.

You’ll need to have:

• Knowledge of appropriate legislation, policy, procedures and an understanding of Wales & West Utilities operations.
• Working knowledge of appropriate codes of practice, engineering instructions, safety and statutory regulations.
• To be competent to support Wales & West Utilities policies and procedures.
• Experience in a technical network role supported by an understanding of gas transportation activities.
• To participate in the relevant standby rota as required.

We would also love to hear about anything else you feel you could add or bring to the role!

As we are a safety critical organisation, all offers of employment are subject to pre-employment drug & alcohol screening.

What’s in it for you?

• A competitive salary starting at £48,084 rising to £54,960.
• Hybrid working
• Flexible working opportunities
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Retirement Savings Plan (pension) with Aviva: 5% employee contribution, with WWU doubling your contribution at 10% - totalling 15%
• 14 x salary Life Insurance linked to membership of the Retirement Savings Plan
• “Choices” 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
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Company Sick Pay
• In-house Occupational Health Team
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Comprehensive training
• Company Car

The way we do things

Our Ambition, Priorities and Values inform everything we do as a business – from our strategic planning to the performance management of our colleagues. Our values underpin everything we do and we are committed to creating a working environment that supports and fosters diversity, inclusion and equity, where all of our colleagues feel valued and supported to contribute to their full potential.

We are focused on creating a culture where it doesn’t matter about gender, race, sexuality or disability; it’s about our colleagues’ skills, the way we do things and how we live our values.

You can find out more here.

Interested?

If you think you’d make a good addition to the team, we would love to hear from you!

To apply, click the link below.

If you would prefer to complete your application form in an alternative format such as Microsoft Word or would like to discuss the role in a little more detail, please contact us at recruitment@wwutilities.co.uk or on 07971 038 982.

You can also ask us about flexible working practices that may be available or tell us if you have any special requirements during the application process.