The RPS Asset Survey and Inspection team are looking for a Area Team Leader to join our Leakage and Project Field Team in North East and North West Wales. You will lead the team in leak detection activities to meet leakage targets as defined by the client, be the point of contact for site staff and also take responsibility for Risk Assessment and Health & Safety Management.
This is a permanent, full time (40 hrs pw) position and will cover the North East and North West Wales area.
We’re RPS, our projects are all around you. We define, design, and manage projects that create shared value to a complex, urbanising and resource-scarce world. Our people are our success. We need people who share our passion on solving the problems that matter. And where you’ll be supported every step of the way. Here is where you come to build a career.
What you’ll be doing
* Acting as a point of contact for site staff – ALC and Logging Inspectors
* Taking responsibility for Risk Assessment and Health & Safety Management
* The analysis and driving of Health & Safety performance
* Completing quarterly SBWI
* BEST – Completing best observations and highlighting trends
* Delivering monthly toolbox talks and safety alerts
* Leading a team of 8-10 field-based staff on a day-to-day basis in order to deliver outstanding client care, customer service, technical excellence and project outcomes
* Ensuring compliance of all teams to approved technical procedures and management of the Company’s Integrated Management System
* Producing clear and up to date status reports from leakage delivery activities
* Analysis and continuous improvement of leakage team’s performance – highlighting performance trends and reporting
* Assisting site staff to locate and promote leakage jobs
* Mentoring and training field staff to maintain continued improvement
* Tracking and driving the performance of Field staff
* Formalisation and submission of incident and accident reports
* Ensuring that all work is completed in a timely and accurate manner.
Who you are
* An individual with a strong commitment to Health and Safety
* A successful track record of leading a team, with a strong management style and the ability to motivate, influence, negotiate and performance manage
* A flexible approach to working days, nights and overtime
* A strong Customer Service ethos and track record
* Experience of meeting strict client and company targets
* Excellent IT skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
* Ability to work to deadlines and achieve targets
* Clear and fluent communication skills, both written and oral
* A working knowledge of working within Utilities and Water Distribution is advantageous
Your experience & Qualifications
* Demonstrable experience of success in a similar environment
* Computer literacy on Microsoft 360 Suite and Work Management Systems and applications.
* IOSH Managing Safely or similar.
* Full UK driving license.
What’s in it for you?
We support our people to innovate, collaborate and build meaningful careers. Here you’ll find true support and encouragement. We’re an accredited training provider and we support learning and development for everyone. A personal development plan and a transparent career pathway puts you in the driving seat of your career and you’ll be supported as far as you want to go.
Health and Safety
This role may involve:
* Moving heavy items including manhole covers
* Working in all weather conditions (this could include night work also)
*Please note for this role you will be required to undertake alcohol and drugs testing.
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