Team Manager

About the Role

Base Location: Portsmouth, Southampton, Aldershot, Petersfield, Thatcham, Melksham or the New Forest.

Salary: £46,626 - £54,154 + car/cash allowance + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

We are looking for a Team Manager to join our team!

As Team Manager, you will be responsible for the safety and welfare of a team of 132kV Overhead Linespersons.

We are looking for a highly organised individual with an open, honest and positive communication style who has the ability to engage at all levels.

Roles & responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

- Lead, motivate, and empower your team to deliver and achieve their full potential by actively encourage staff engagement, team building and the recognition of excellent performance.

- Team management including timesheet submission, compliance and administration duties.

- Ensuring effective customer service, dealing with stakeholders, dispute/conflict resolution.

- Management of contractors and other third-party service providers.

- Running of financial reports, raising purchase orders , tools and equipment management/procurement.

What do I need?

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

- Great people management skills and a proven track record of leading, coaching and motivating teams.

- A strong health and safety mindset, with values that align with those of SSE and our Safety family culture, coupled with experience of integrating and maintaining these within an operational environment.

- Working knowledge of Microsoft packages including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Office 365, Teams and data analytical skills to ensure accurate and timely reporting through different systems.

- The ability to identify and resolve problems with excellent organisational skills.

- Experience of working on Electrical networks up to 132kV would be advantageous but not essential as training can be provided.

Travel is required and as a result we can only accept applications from candidates that hold a current driving licence.

About our Business

SSEN Distribution powers 3.9 million homes and businesses in communities across central southern England and the north of Scotland. Our team of more than 4,200 highly skilled people keep customers connected to a safe and reliable supply of electricity whilst developing the flexible networks that are vital for the future. We power communities to thrive today and create a net zero tomorrow. Why not join us and help power change, we're looking for great people who love working with others to achieve great results. You'll be empowered to make the right decisions for our customers and have the space to take accountability for the work you do. Youll be working as part of a bigger team, enabling net zero, so teamwork will be essential. As a part of our business, you become part of something bigger - an established company with a reputation for looking after our people, offering secure and rewarding roles where safety is our number one priority.

What's in it for you?

We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

What happens now?

All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Kim on 01738 344051.

Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.