Stoke-on-Trent City Council
Operational Team Leader
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Directorate: Housing, Regeneration and Operations
Section: Repairs and Maintenance
Location: Weighbridge Site Lodge
Grade: Level 10
Salary: £39,152 - £41,771 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
This advert is open to both internal and external applicants.
About us:
We are a city of strengths, with a proud heritage and bright future. Working for Stoke-on Trent City Council is more than just a job, it's about making, protecting and improving the services for the local population, reducing inequalities and improving independence for the people who live and work in the city. And that's where you come in. We are always looking for people of the highest calibre with skills, knowledge and experience to help us deliver our compelling vision.
Stoke-on-Trent City Council's diverse and talented workforce is its greatest asset and most valuable resource. The skills, knowledge and experience of our c.4,600 employees are essential to delivering our ambitions and vision for our organisation and Stoke-on-Trent. We want to be an employer that people are proud to work for, and where our staff are supported, developed and rewarded in an inclusive way that helps them to excel and to deliver the high-quality services that our residents need.
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The Role:
The Repairs and Maintenance Service at Stoke on Trent City Council are looking for an Operational Team Leader to join the team. In this role you will manage a multi disciplinary team to ensure that there is an effective and efficient service delivered by the Repairs and Maintenance Team.
For more information on the role, please contact the Recruiting Manager Gary Turner on 07972 005104
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, manage and motivate a multi disciplinary team to deliver high quality services
- Monitor team performance, productivity and services standards and address any issues and drive continuous improvement
- Ensure the team is compliant with legislation, policies and procedures
- Oversee the effective management of vehicles, plant and equipment
About You:
- Have experience in managing and developing employees
- Have detailed knowledge of workplace health and safety
- Hold a relevant health and safety qualification such as SMSTS/IOSH
- Have an NVQ3 in a relevant area or equivalent technical and operational knowledge
- Have problem solving skills and take ownership of work
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What we offer:
- A competitive salary based on your skills, experience and talent
- Hybrid and flexible working options
- An excellent local authority benefits pension scheme
- Professional development through learning opportunities, regular training sessions and apprenticeship and management schemes
Further information on our Rewards and Benefits can be found here
Pre-Employment Checks:
Any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of required pre-employment checks. These may include:
- Right to Work in the UK
- Proof of address
- Satisfactory references
- Occupational Health Clearance
- Evidence of professional qualifications or registrations
- DBS check at the appropriate level (if applicable for the role)
The Council will not accept any speculative CVs from employment agencies.
No agency terms and conditions accompanying any such CVs will be accepted by the Council.
Any unsolicited information sent by an employment agency will be treated as the property of the Council.
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