First Line Manager - Westbury/Weston-Super

First Line Manager
Salary: £44,194 - £50,514
Business Area: Build & Repair, Operations
Location: Westbury/Weston-Super-Mare
Contract Type: Full Time/Permanent
Working Pattern: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday between our core working hours 7.30am - 5.30pm
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 First Line Manager to play a big part in the delivery of the future of our gas network, and we want to hear from you!
Reporting to the Performance Manager, you’ll be responsible for leading teams to deliver outstanding levels of gas safety, reliability and customer service for the millions we serve every day.
We’ll trust you to:

• Lead and inspire both direct labour and contractor teams
• Maintain our excellent safety record
• Effectively manage a budget of circa £3 million
• Create a culture which encourages excellent performance
• Embrace and champion change
• Role model outstanding behaviours
• Provide the necessary technical support and motivation to the workforce to deliver performance improvements to maximise efficiency and cost effectiveness
• Celebrate the successes of your team and individuals

You’ll need to have:

• The right attitude and exceptional people skills
• A full driving license
• The willingness to work on a standby rota to cover a 24/7 gas emergency service
• NVQ level 3 standard (or equivalent) and experience in a technical network role supported by an understanding of gas transportation activities is desirable

It is important that you can demonstrate you have the ability to lead and motivate operational teams over a wide geography in a similar operating environment.
You can read a full job description here.
What’s in it for you?

• A competitive salary starting at £44,194 rising to £50,514. Your starting salary will be agreed dependent on any previous skills and experience.
• A structured pay & competency framework which rewards skills, competence and enables development and career progression
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Retirement Savings Plan (pension) with Aviva: 5% employee contribution, with WWU doubling your contribution at 10% - totaling 15%
• 14 x salary Life Insurance linked to membership of the Retirement Savings Plan
• Hybrid working
• Company Car
• Tools, equipment, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and uniform
• “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 and discretionary bonus
• Company Sick Pay
• In-house Occupational Health Team
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Comprehensive training

The way we do things
Wales & West Utilities is a values-based business.
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 07970 489 413.
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.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £44,194.00 per year