Planning Team Leader
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Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled
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Description
Job Introduction
We are currently recruiting for Planning Team Leader based at Hinckley, this is a temporary opportunity for 12 months, subject to review.
Reporting to the Operations Manager you will supervise a group of Planners and Admin Assistants. Your role is to ensure work is scheduled and delivered efficiently, and carried out safely and in line with H&S requirements.
You will be responsible for the effective performance of your team, driving performance improvement through individual 1:1s, leading the team’s productivity and delivering excellent customer service. As a Team Leader, you will lead by example and prioritise building strong relationships, trust and a supportive working environment for your team.
Working closely with colleagues across the Field Operations teams to support the wider business with work volumes & customer service is essential to ensure success in this role.
We are currently recruiting for Planning Team Leader based at Hinckley, this is a temporary opportunity for 12 months, subject to review.
Reporting to the Operations Manager you will supervise a group of Planners and Admin Assistants. Your role is to ensure work is scheduled and delivered efficiently, and carried out safely and in line with H&S requirements.
You will be responsible for the effective performance of your team, driving performance improvement through individual 1:1s, leading the team’s productivity and delivering excellent customer service. As a Team Leader, you will lead by example and prioritise building strong relationships, trust and a supportive working environment for your team.
Working closely with colleagues across the Field Operations teams to support the wider business with work volumes & customer service is essential to ensure success in this role.
- The starting salary will be £43,491 moving to £47,197 on completion of training.
- Monitor Connection dashboards; including BMCS Time to Connect, Time to Quote, GS & KPIs
- Support the Planning Team Manager and lead your team to ensure full compliance of H&S policy
We are looking for an excellent communicator, who is organised and has the ability to problem solve and plan ahead.
You must have a proven track record of managing teams including managing and driving performance, as well as experience of being the point of escalation for both internal and external stakeholders.
You’ll need a good understanding or the ability to quickly develop knowledge of:
- Electricity Safety
You must hold a full, valid UK/EU driving licence as you will be required to carry out site visits.
About Us
We’re National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED), the owner and operator behind the electricity distribution systems for the Midlands, the Southwest of England and South Wales. Serving communities of more than 8 million people, our expert teams deliver heat, light and power for homes and businesses.
National Grid employs over 29,000 people worldwide. We are building an inclusive workplace, a place to actively celebrate the cultures, personalities and preferences of our colleagues – who in turn help to build the success of our business and reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Our vision is to be at the heart of a clean, fair and affordable energy future and we are doing this in a fast-moving industry with an increasing focus on tackling climate change, exploring new energy sources that are renewable, low carbon, and improve efficiency to meet demand.