Assistant Shift Team Leader

ASTUTE Technical Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading client in the power generation sector is seeking an Assistant Shift Team Leader at their biomass power plant in Sittingbourne, Kent. The role involves overseeing operations, ensuring safety protocols, and maintaining plant functionality. Candidates should possess an engineering qualification and relevant experience in a similar environment, with strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Benefits

Annual Bonus

Shift Rotation

Qualifications

• Recognised engineering qualification in a relevant discipline.
• Experience in power generation or similar environments.
• Authorised Person or Senior Authorised Person status is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support safe, compliant, and efficient biomass facility operations.
• Implement health, safety, and environmental policies.
• Conduct routine inspections and maintenance.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Team Work

Education

Engineering Qualification

IOSH

Job description

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading client in the power generation sector to recruit an Assistant Shift Team Leader to work at their biomass power plant in Sittingbourne, Kent

This crucial Assistant Shift Team Leader role comes with a salary of �46,900 + benefits.

If you’re an experienced engineer or technician with a background in biomass or a similar process industry and are looking to work with an organisation that values integrity and prioritises its people, submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties

Reporting to the Shift Team Leader, you will:

* Support the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of the biomass facility.
* Assist in overseeing plant operations from the control room and on-site.
* Implement and enforce health, safety, and environmental policies.
* Carry out routine plant inspections, maintenance, and adjustments.
* Control and operate the Safe System of Work as an Authorised Person.
* Maintain accurate operational records and reports.
* Participate in ongoing training and development.

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

* A recognised engineering qualification in a relevant discipline.
* IOSH
* Authorised Person or Senior Authorised Person status in Safe Systems of Work (desirable).
* Experience working in a similar environment such as power generation, chemical, defence, etc.
* Strong understanding of regulatory, environmental, and HSE requirements.

Personal skills

The Assistant Shift Team Leader role would suit someone who:

* Works effectively in a team and independently.
* Has strong communication and problem-solving skills.
* Is adaptable and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
* Is comfortable working shifts, at height, and in confined spaces.

Salary and benefits of the Assistant Shift Team Leader role

* �46,900 + annual bonus
* Shift rotation

INDPOW

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.