Craftsperson / Team Leader

Cornerstone; Stornoway; On-site; GBP 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider in Stornoway is seeking a Craftsperson/Team Leader to oversee Heating and Gas services. This full-time role offers a salary ranging from £35.2k to £39.2k, increasing to £45.6k upon full qualification. Ideal candidates will have a skilled trades background, strong leadership qualities, and excellent customer service skills. Benefits include a competitive pension scheme, company vehicle, and comprehensive training. Join a company committed to innovating towards a net-zero energy system.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Life assurance

HolidayPlus

Cycle2work Scheme

Company vehicle

Comprehensive upskilling training

Qualifications

• Experience as a skilled tradesperson or nearing apprenticeship completion.
• Full driving license required.
• Ability to use field IT equipment to high safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team in Heating and Gas services.
• Respond to standby calls outside of hours.
• Deliver excellent customer service.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Gas Safe ACS accreditation

Technical competence

Education

City and Guilds accreditation

Gas Safe ACS accreditation

Job description

Overview

Craftsperson/Team Leader - SIU Stornoway

Stornoway | £35.2k - £39.2k (Increasing to £45.6k per annum once fully qualified)

Full-time

Competitive pension scheme – Enhanced maternity/paternity pay – Life assurance – HolidayPlus – Cycle2work Scheme & more. Additional standby payments. Company issue vehicle. Comprehensive upskilling training package provided.

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This varied role is an excellent opportunity and is ideally suited to an experienced operative with a gas background, heating engineer/plumber or other skilled Electrical or Mechanical background. You will ideally hold a City and Guilds and/or ACS accreditation in your field.

What you will need

• Ideally you will be a time served skilled tradesperson or nearing the completion of your apprenticeship.
• A friendly and approachable attitude with excellent customer service skills, as you will be dealing with members of the public
• Preferably holding a City and Guilds and or Gas Safe ACS accreditation
• You will be reliable, practical, and hardworking
• You will be working on a standby rota, responding to calls out of hours
• Have good leadership qualities together with excellent inter-personal skills
• Able to work individually or as part of a team
• You must hold a full driving licence
• Have the ability to use field IT equipment and achieve high standards of safety and technical competence.

Not sure you meet every requirement?

Research shows some people – particularly women and those from underrepresented backgrounds – may hesitate to apply unless they meet every criteria. At SGN, we value diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

If this role interests you but you’re not sure you tick every box, we’d still love to hear from you. You might be just who we’re looking for – now or in the future.

Why SGN?

SGN is a leader in pioneering research and development toward a net-zero energy system. Our cutting-edge technologies and innovative thinking are driving change in the gas industry, all while keeping people safe and warm.

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