Area Team Leader

RPS are seeking an Area Team Leader for covering the North East Wales areas, who will work closely with the Operations Supervisor and Regional Contract Manager, to lead the safe and efficient delivery of Leakage services to high standards and ensuring compliance and managing the Integrated Management System. You will act as a main point of contact for site staff (ALC and Logging Inspectors) and have responsibility for both Risk Assessment and Health & Safety Management, including the quarterly SBWI. This is a full time permanent role, 40 hrs pw Monday to Friday,

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**
- Leading, training and mentoring a team of 8-10 field-based staff on a day-to-day basis, in order to deliver outstanding client care, technical excellence and project outcomes as well as delivering monthly toolbox talks and safety alerts
- BEST - Completing best observations and highlighting trends
- Produce clear and up to date status reports from day-to-day leakage delivery
- Analysis and continuous improvement of leakage team’s performance - highlighting performance trends and reporting
- Assisting site staff to locate and promote leakage jobs
- Tracking and driving the performance of field-based staff
- Formalisation and submission of incident and accident reports
- Ensuring that all work is completed efficiently and accurately

**Who we’re looking for?**
- A successful track record of leading a team, with the ability to motivate, influence, negotiate and performance manage
- A strong commitment to Health and Safety
- A strong customer service ethos and track record of absolute delivery
- Ability to meet strict deadlines and targets
- Excellent IT skills, working knowledge of MS office suite and work management systems
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- IOSH Managing Safely or similar
- Full UK driving licence

**What’s in it for you?**

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.

We encourage and value different ideas, perspectives, and styles of thinking. We need a mix of experiences and skills to develop the most innovative ideas. We respect one another and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. You’ll be joining a diverse community and a company that puts its people first and prioritises their wellbeing.

**What happens next?**

If we feel you are a good match you will be invited to attend a competency-based interview.

**Health and Safety**

This role may involve:

- Moving heavy items including manhole covers
- Working in all weather conditions (this could include night work also)

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**Our approach to Diversity and inclusion**
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