Repairs Chargehand (Engineering and Surveying)

£21 per hour PAYE

• MUST HAVE FULL DRIVING LICENCE

North West Leicestershire District Council

With the Repairs Team Leader, efficiently and effectively manage the operational delivery of a modern, high-performing repair service across all repair priorities, including but not limited to:

• Support the management of effective and efficient utilisation of all available resources for the service, including labour, materials, plant, vehicles, and equipment to increase the department’s productivity.
• Achieve resource efficiencies and improve productivity through the effective management and administration of the workforce and systems, working with other parts of the service to achieve that.
• Carry out surveys/inspections, as necessary, for the purpose of establishing the scope of work required, materials to order, and manpower requirements.
• Work with the service support team to ensure all work is programmed effectively and within deadlines, ensuring efficiency savings where possible.
• Organise and carry out post-inspections to ensure all necessary work has been completed and the correct quality has been reached.
• Ensure full compliance with all Council policies and relevant health and safety, environmental, and CDM legislation and requirements, including acting as a safety representative for the service.
• Ensure all company systems and procedures are implemented, including quality assurance in the designated area.

• Help build pride, passion, and reputation for NWLDC.
• Deliver the concept of ‘one team’ across all parts of the service and the council.
• Grow talent and capability in the team by undertaking all worker appraisals timely and effectively, addressing any issues as appropriate.
• Build pride, passion, and reputation by creating a Council of excellence through strong motivational leadership.
• Challenge and drive performance to create an excellent service and Council.
• Always see the service through the eyes of the customer and make suggestions for improvement where appropriate.
• Carry out duties efficiently and effectively.
• Ensure high standards of health and safety practice are maintained in accordance with council policy, including the health and safety and welfare at work of themselves, staff under their supervision (including casual and agency workers), and colleagues.