We are looking for an Area Controller to join the supply team based in Cossington, Somerset.
What you'll do
As Area Controller you will supervise the Supply Repair and Maintenance (R&M) teams to operate safely and securely while also collating asset information. You will also be responsible for managing a budget and controlling costs within the team which provides the primary delivery on repairs, maintenance and new installations to the water supply distribution networks.
You will be responsible for:
1. promoting and driving H&S and other tool box talk messages to the team to ensure the safe execution of the R&M activities
2. ensuring the team performs its duties in accordance with company policies and our core values
3. managing staff to achieve the best possible performance and to meet company targets within budget
4. reviewing job cards and carrying out on-site supervision to monitor performance to ensure that the gangs meet maximum potential and complete work to the required standard to minimize the need for remedial works
5. supervising staff and completing annual performance appraisals
6. ensuring that training requirements are carried out and to ensure that qualifications do not expire and teams are up to date with the latest training
7. developing staff at all levels to build an experienced team to cover annual leave, sickness and progression
8. acting as a key member of the Supply Repair and Maintenance Management team
9. maintaining excellent relations with customers whilst minimising the cost of operations and maximising productivity and dealing directly with customer incidents
10. ensuring all field data collection of accurate and recorded in corporate systems
11. ensuring emergency plans are implemented through the adequate provision of stores, equipment and organisation of labour resources
12. participating in the standby rot
13. managing risk and maximizing efficiency whilst reducing abortive work and defects, working closely with the schedulers.
14. conducting internal environmental and safety audits
15. deputising for the Supply Construction Manager.
What you'll need
You will need relevant Repair and Maintenance experience.
You will also need:
16. the ability to develop ideas to improve performance and influence senior managers in decision making.
17. the ability to plan and organise self and others.
18. leadership skills and the ability to direct, coach and build a team.
19. a passion for customer service and quality.
20. the ability to manage contractors.
21. the ability to deal with poor performance of direct reports.
22. effective team working skills.
What you'll receive
23. Total pension contributions up to 20%.
24. Career progression and professional development opportunities.
25. 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
26. The opportunity to buy up to ten days' holiday and sell up to five every year.
27. A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
28. Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
29. A new electric car in exchange for part of your gross salary, subject to conditions.
30. Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
31. One paid volunteering day each year.
32. Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
33. An interactive health and wellbeing platform.
34. Support from mental health first aiders.
35. A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone to work for us.
Who we are
We are one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West.
The work we do goes beyond providing an essential public service. We also aim to have a positive impact on the communities we serve and the natural environment.
Our people tell us Wessex Water is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have the opportunity to develop and progress your career, while also receiving health and wellbeing support.
We also continue to promote diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.
This is an exciting opportunity to join us and if you would like to be part of our journey, we would love to hear from you. Please do not hesitate to let us know about any additional support you may need.
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