Field Supervisor

Description:

Auto Electrical Field Supervisor

Location: Field based role (covering the London / South East of England / South Coast regions)

Job type: Full Time, Permanent

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Telent's Network Services Vehicle Installation & Maintenance Engineering Field Team are looking for an addition of an Auto Electrical Field Supervisor due an increase in work amongst our Emergency Services customers. We are looking for a Field Supervisor from the Auto Electrical world to lead a talented team of Engineers within the Vehicle fit-outs team, across the London / South East of England and South Coast regions. This is a field based role that will see you travel to site, and visiting our London based depot from time to time.

Reporting to the Network Services Field Manager, this role will be key to join the field services and management teams together to form a cohesive and productive workflow. Supporting Public Emergency Services projects UK wide but focussed regionally, you will Supervise and lead a team of highly skilled Field Engineers on a day-to-day basis.

Auto Electrical Field Supervisor - What you'll do:

Support the installation / maintenance of Auto-Electrical equipment and systems and telecommunication kit into Emergency Services Vehicle (ambulances)
Provide financial / business / a commercial steer on field based operations where needed
Support the delivery of day to day tasks in line with business expectations
Manage availability of Resource / Field Engineers to carry out critical work on "installations, support and maintenance" projects
Support performance against operational plans
Help promote staff retention and well-being Supervise, Lead & Assist:

Lead and supervise a team of full time permanent and contractor members of staff engaged in all aspects of install / installation and test activity
Manage and deliver programmes of work in regions on behalf of the Field Management team
Encourage more efficient ways of working to meet targets and SLA's and reduce downtime / overtime
Assist in the Induction of new starters
Assist with scheduling of resources
Assist in reviewing and amending of documentation in line with agreed processes and procedures
Provide support to implement all Company Policy, Procedures and Instructions relating to Health & Safety of Telent employee's, contractors, sub-contractors and any other persons who may be affected by Telent activities
Provide administration support for the Field Manager in regard to field operations when needed
Supervise installation and testing of Auto Electrical equipment and materials from contract manuals and procedural documents to required standards of quality and time
Ensure Field Engineers complete all works to a high standard (first time fixes) Train & Manage:

On site supervision of Field Engineers
Mentor colleagues and sub-contractor staff to achieve required quality standards
Ensure work is completed in-line with business processes
Deliver training to Field Engineers, sub-contractor staff and customers when or if required
Brief any local Health & Safety updates as well as Toolbox Talks
Manage and conduct site inspections, Vehicle Audits and Quality Audits when required
Complete Quality Control checks on internal and external teams, recording results accurately using the correct procedures.Tooling Control:

On site management of materials, tooling and the site
Have an accurate understanding of testing equipment required for each team member
Tool Audits to be conducted as and when needed
Maintain compliance with the company auditing processes and procedures in accordance with BSI requirementsVehicle Control:

Upkeep, care and maintenance of company vehicle and be fully compliant with all relevant driver policies
Update, maintain and manage vehicle information
Rollout new ways of working when implementedAuto Electrical Field Supervisor - Key requirements:

Vehicle Installation / Auto Electrical Installation code of practice: FCS1362:2022/1362
Experience of installing / maintaining equipment such as GPS Units, Satellite Navigation Systems (Sat Nav), Mobile Data Terminals (MDT), Vehicle Trackers, Immobilisers, Reversing Cameras, CCTV, Radio Communications equipment (in-vehicle), 2-way Radio Comms equipment, Infotainment systems, Central Locking Systems, Emergency Services Sirens, Emergency Service Lights, Telematics systems (and so on..)
Proven experience of the installation / maintenance of Vehicle Communication / Auto electrical equipment
DC Power / Low Voltage / High Voltage supplies
Optical Fibre knowledge
Experience of leading teams in single or multi-site Telecoms / Vehicle installation / Auto-electrical installation activities
Has provided regular cover for Field Manager or similar Field Management position in the last 12-18 months
FITAS accredited (or knowledge of FITAS) Telent - What we offer:

A career at Telent can span sectors, roles, technologies, and customers giving you the opportunity to develop, learn new skills and make an impact. We are growing and we rely on our committed Team to deliver. We nurture the talent that makes this happen, by our on-going commitment to creating an inclusive culture that respects and values difference, that celebrates diverse ideas. We want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at work.

The additional benefits with this role:

Commercial Vehicle (Medium sized company Van)
On-call salary uplift (1 week in 4 weeks, subject to change based on workload)
Uncapped overtime options
34 days holiday (including public bank holidays), plus the option to buy or sell five days each year
Company matched pension scheme
A range of family friendly policies
Occupational health support and wellbeing Portal
Discounts on Cinema, Restaurants and Shopping with Telent Reward schemeAbout Telent:

Telent is a leading technology company and specialist in the design, build, support and maintenance, drawing on decades of experience in mission critical communications and technology of the UK's critical digital infrastructure. The work we do helps connect thousands of people and communities, using the best technology and innovation available. When you join us, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact on all our futures by fulfilling your potential and delivering high performance. We work together to make everyday life work better for everyone. You'll be part of a team of more than 3,000 brilliant, dedicated people committed to getting the job done well.

Brilliance brought together.

We are guided by our values and behaviours:

Be Inclusive
Take Responsibility
Collaborate
Be Customer-focussed