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SIU Manager Stornoway
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SIU Operations Manager
Stornoway | £44.4k - £55.5k per annum (dependent on skills and qualifications) plus additional standby allowance and company car payments
Full time | Hybrid - Office/Operational role
Joint-contribution pension from 6% (12% total) – Enhanced maternity & family leave – Life assurance – HolidayPlus – Virtual GP & Employee Assistance Programme plus retail and leisure discounts & many more.
We are looking for an Operational Team Manager to join our Scottish Independent Undertakings team based in Stornoway, reporting to the District Manager.
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As an SIU Operations Manager, you'll lead the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of our LPG storage and gas distribution network, ensuring customers continue to receive the energy they depend on every day. This is a varied leadership role where you'll manage people, projects, assets, and emergency response activities, while championing safety, operational excellence, and customer service. If you're an engineering professional who thrives on responsibility, enjoys leading teams, and is passionate about making a real difference in the communities we serve, we'd love to hear from you.
We deliver safety, warmth, and comfort to homes and businesses. Every role, whether in the office or on the front line, plays a key part in this mission. Here’s how you will contribute…
- Managing both SGN employees and contractors across all SGN activities including the operation of the LPG storage facility, mains network, and provision of Emergency service. Ensuring the provision of safe, cost-effective, and customer-focused operations.
- Ensuring that H.S.E. legislation and SGN Standards of Service, policies, and procedures are complied with.
- Managing the maintenance and installation of operational plant located in hazardous and non-hazardous areas. This includes various gas, electrical, and instrumentation asset measurement systems within the site.
- Participating in a high-frequency emergency standby rota; you will receive appropriate additional payments for this.
- Monitoring and improving productivity to drive performance. Promoting best practice, identifying, and introducing business improvements to achieve business targets.
- Managing projects associated with modifications to the LPG plant and gas distribution network including the preparation of capital applications.
- Managing the construction process associated with the new Pipelines and Plant: upgrading or replacing plant and equipment or diverting pipelines. Liaising with local authorities, contractors, customers, and the general public to promote good customer relations.
- Maintaining appropriate records to satisfy legal and operational requirements.
- Ensuring that the annual maintenance programmes are completed in accordance with legislative requirements and Company policy.
- Preparing, planning, and authorising operations in accordance with the Safe Control of Operations procedures.
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What you will need
We’re looking for a positive and motivated individual who has good leadership, organizational, diagnostic, problem-solving, and people management skills.
- At least two years of Engineering experience together with a formal recognized engineering qualification to HND level.
- Knowledge and experience of the Gas industry is advantageous.
The nature of the job means that you may be expected to work variable hours and will be required to participate as necessary in a high-frequency standby rota.
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If you don’t have all the qualifications, we would still love to hear from you… we provide our own specialized learning and development programs, providing access to learning tools to help you acquire the skills needed to excel in our environment.
Training and development programs will be provided, including access to learning tools to help you acquire the skills needed to excel in our environment.
We’re also looking for:
- Effective communication skills at all levels, within and beyond your own team.
- A commitment to safety and to providing coaching and leadership.
- A full valid driving licence is essential as you may need to travel to various SGN locations.
Not sure you meet every requirement?
Research shows some people – particularly women and those from underrepresented backgrounds – may hesitate to apply unless they meet every criteria. At SGN, we value diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
If this role interests you but you’re not sure you tick every box, we’d still love to hear from you. You might be just who we’re looking for – now or in the future.
Why SGN?
SGN leads pioneering research and development for a net-zero energy system. Our innovative technologies are transforming the gas industry while keeping people safe and warm. We are an award-winning employer, including CCA Gold Awards for Great Places to Work and Inclusivity and Accessibility, and a proud Gold member of the Armed Forces Covenant.
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