Specialists in providing engineered above ground drainage and water supply systems, Polypipe Building Services leverages offsite fabrication to design and deliver solutions to mechanical and public health engineers, M&E contractors as well as local authorities. Polypipe Building Services houses well-known industry brand Terrain and has been delivering systems to commercial, high rise residential, healthcare, education and leisure projects for over 50 years.
Overview:
The main purpose of this role is to direct and lead the Assembly team to ensure that all required Assembly accountabilities/outputs/standards are achieved or exceeded.
Key Responsibilities:
- Organisation of team, equipment, paperwork and general area, prioritising workload at all times to meet customer requirements detailed in the planning spreadsheet.
- Communicate messages from the management team positively to the team to promote an inclusive can-do mentality.
- Active participation in mandatory and appropriate developmental leadership and/or skills training courses.
- Handle personnel activities in relation to team members on a daily basis in accordance with company policy and procedure i.e. attendance (timekeeping including breaks, absence management, holiday, medical appointments etc.), inductions, work groups and overtime management etc
- Handling of personnel issues relating to performance management and team conflicts using 1:1s, workgroups, coaching performance/behaviours, PDR s and seeking management support when appropriate.
- Ensure that all activities carried out in the department comply with all H&S requirements.
- Utilise the skills matrix to identify gaps in training and work to complete required SSWs and Tool Box Talks.
- Apply a culture of continuous improvement in conjunction with the Assembly Manager to work towards directly improving department KPIs.
- Ensure quality standards are met at all times and work to improve where necessary.
- Lead and effectively supervise the team to maintain a high level of housekeeping within the Assembly areas including undertaking housekeeping checks daily and highlighting any issues accordingly.
- Work with the Assembly Management team to actively support and encourage company and departmental initiatives.
- Demonstrate, promote and encourage the Company Values and relevant behaviours.
Skills & Requirements:
- Ability to lead, engage and inspire team to perform at their best and achieve departmental and company objectives.
- Confidence and ability to manage day to day personnel activities including performance management and coaching conversations, remaining open in communication with Assembly Manager.
- Ability to work with the Management team to achieve departmental and company objectives.
- Ability to identify and drive positive change in self, individuals, teams and processes.
- Understanding of the Business requirements to manage performance.
- Strong H&S and general housekeeping awareness and knowledge.
- Willingness to undertake any relevant leadership training sessions.
- Computer literate and able to use the company system (IFS) or similar MRP systems.
- Excellent communication skills.
Benefits & Working Hours:
40 hours per week
25 days holiday entitlement
Save as you earn Sharesave Scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Contributory pension scheme - matched up to 8%
Life assurance (linked to pension scheme membership)
Free flu vouchers
Various health & wellbeing initiatives including complimentary occupational health on-site physiotherapy and counselling services
Staff discount on all Genuit Group products
Free on-site parking