Location: Leeds Building Services – LS14 1NZ
Leeds City Council is one of the largest employers in the region with over 14,000 employees. We seek to recruit and develop talented individuals who embody our council values and ambitions.
Leeds Building Services (LBS) is the in-house service provider for construction, repairs, and maintenance works across the Council. The service currently delivers Responsive Repairs, Maintenance, and Planned Works to Council Houses across various parts of the City and Council Assets across 800 sites including Schools, the Civic Estate, Offices, Sports and Leisure Centres, and Children’s Homes across the Authority.
As a Team Leader you will:
* Provide effective management, direction, and coordination regarding resources, workloads, processes, and projects.
* Have excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
* Manage competing priorities whilst delivering on a range of service objectives and adapting to changing circumstances.
* Assist the Team Manager and Works Programmers in organising and planning workloads.
About the Role:
This is a great opportunity to move into a vibrant and forward-thinking environment supporting the delivery of a diverse range of construction services. This role will appeal to you if you have a genuine interest in the delivery of public services and a commitment to continuous improvement and delivery of a high-quality service.
Examples of the type of work involved:
* Ensure all relevant Health & Safety procedures are being followed and monitored on-site and recorded/reported as required in line with CDM 2015.
* Support the Team Manager in maintaining the day-to-day operations of the service.
* Undertake daily supervisory and line management duties for a team of trade operatives.
* Conduct site visits and surveys.
* Provide support and guidance to team members.
The Lifts Team Leader is responsible for undertaking daily supervisory duties and line management of a team of Lift Engineers as well as working with the Team Manager and Works Programmers to ensure workloads are organised and resources are being effectively deployed. The successful candidate will have previous experience of working within a lifts and workshop environment, undertaking service, repair, and installation work.
The lifts team is a fast-paced and exciting work environment, working with a range of colleagues, clients, and contractors. We’re looking for a Team Leader who can demonstrate effective organisational skills as well as flexibility and adaptability.
What we offer you:
We take pride in offering the best employee experience, with benefits including:
* A competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays.
* Membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributions.
* Flexible and hybrid working arrangements subject to service requirements.
* A clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunities.
* A range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further.
For more information about our benefits please see the benefits section of our jobs page.
How to apply:
Apply for this job online. Please complete the online application form and read our guidance for further advice. Ensure you complete all sections before submitting your application.
Safeguarding and Diversity:
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds and the communities we serve.
Job Purpose: To support the Team Manager in managing staff to deliver a safe, efficient, cost-effective, and customer-focused responsive repairs and void service.
Responsibilities:
* Assist the Team Manager to deliver business improvement plans focusing on a range of activities that will deliver Value for Money services to customers and contribute to the delivery of Council priorities.
* Undertake daily line management duties of staff within the team ensuring that staff records are maintained using the appropriate documentation and associated guidance.
* Be responsible for undertaking daily supervisory duties including provision of appropriate tools, resources, and equipment.
* Work remotely and autonomously on construction sites across the city.
* Ensure all relevant Health & Safety procedures are being followed and monitored on-site and recorded/reported as required in line with CDM 2015.
* Responsible for cost control within the team ensuring costs and value of works are recorded accurately and promptly.
* Provide advice and maintain up-to-date expert awareness and knowledge of installation methods, current legislation, and new innovations on both refurbishment and new build projects.
* Ensure work is to the required standard to meet requirements and assist with audits undertaken by relevant approved bodies.
* Assist the Team Manager and Works Programmers in organising and planning workloads to ensure that available resources are being deployed in the most effective way.
* Undertake site visits and surveys to determine requirements and provide feedback as appropriate.
* Provide support and guidance to team members with day-to-day issues in line with LCC policies and procedures.
* Train, coach, and mentor staff including Apprentices to ensure they have appropriate development plans in place.
Qualifications:
* City and Guilds 1 & 2 or NVQ 3 equivalent in lift engineering.
* A full driving license is essential for this role.
* A H&S qualification would be advantageous for the role however as a minimum SSSTS/SMSTS will be required.
Essential requirements: Candidates will only be shortlisted for interview if they can demonstrate that they meet all the essential requirements.
Skills Required:
* Ability to provide effective management, direction, and coordination regarding resources, workloads, processes, and projects.
* Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
* Ability to manage and monitor performance effectively and provide clear objectives.
* Ability to resolve potential conflict and to gain cooperation and trust.
* Ability to supervise, direct, and motivate staff.
* Strong customer care focus and ability to communicate effectively with customers, staff, contractors, and Elected Members.
* Ability to manage competing priorities whilst delivering on a range of service objectives.
Knowledge Required:
* An excellent understanding of relevant specialist legislation relating to the service area e.g., LOLER, PUWER.
* A good understanding of building regulations and their practical application.
* An understanding of the diverse needs of communities and neighbourhoods.
* An understanding of and commitment to equality and diversity in terms of both employment and service delivery.
* An understanding of landlord legislation with particular emphasis on repair and maintenance obligations.
Experience Required:
* Experience of working within a lift and workshop environment undertaking service, repair, and installation work.
* Experience of reporting to and working effectively with a range of colleagues and partners.
* Experience of problem-solving, individually and in a group setting.
* Experience of managing and developing staff to achieve objectives and outcomes.
Essential Behavioural & Other Characteristics:
* Committed to continuous improvement in all areas.
* Willingness to actively participate in training and development activities.
The Council has adopted a flexibility protocol and this role will be expected to work within these parameters. The duties outlined are not meant as an exhaustive list and will also comprise any other duties within the spirit of the post commensurate with the job evaluation outcome for this post.
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