To lead and manage the technical aspects of the playground department to successfully deliver high quality projects and maintenance safely and on time for our customers. This role is accountable for all aspects of the quality and delivery performance of the department projects and with the Department Contract Manager, for growing and developing the team and the individuals within it.
This is a working manager role and there is an expectation that time is spent on the tools when necessary. This balance of work is reviewed and agreed with the Contracts Manager on a regular basis.
Responsibilities
Technically lead the department
- Departmental technical strategy setting and implementation in line with the company strategy
- Standards of workmanship
- Customer satisfaction
Manage team members day to day for a high performing team
- Site health and safety
- Care for all people in the team
- Recruitment
- Individual development, training & performance management
- Team development & performance management
- Communication with the team at projects, department and business level
Manage projects
- Planned work scheduling
- Project quality and delivery from initial enquiry to closure
- Client Site Visits
- Site Surveys
- Attending Pre-Start Meetings
- Running of installations and maintenance teams day to day
- Subcontractor management
- Effectively communicating RAMS to teams
- Delivering onsite training
- Site inductions
- Problem solving
- Quality control
- Effectively communicating with the client throughout the project
- Carry out snagging works where necessary
- Maintain effective communication with management to ensure smooth completion of works
- Ensure all team members are documenting works and using Greenfields systems & processes correctly
- Work on the tools on projects as needed
Business growth and resilience
- Actively seek out new opportunities across all departments
- Grow our trusted subcontractor network
- Efficient departmental stock management
Operational improvements
- Continuously improve the way we work
- Embrace LEAN approach to remove waste
Business support
- As part of the Extended Management Team, support the business to define and achieve the corporate objectives
- Work with the Contracts Managers to define and achieve the department objectives
- Support other Works Managers to define and achieve their objectives
- Support other central functions such as finance, administration, maintenance and the yard to ensure smooth business operations
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £28,000.00-£32,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
- Bonus scheme
- Quarterly bonus
Benefits:
- Company car
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme