Commissioning Operator / Shift Team Leader

Astute People; Braintree; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor in the Energy sector is seeking Commissioning Operators / Shift Team Leaders for a project starting in December 2025 in Essex. Candidates should have 2-5 years’ experience as Control Room Operators and knowledge of power plant systems, ideally in Energy from Waste. This position offers a minimum 4-month contract and requires relevant safety training certifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 to 5 years as a Control Room Operator (CRO), preferably in plants utilizing waste as fuel.
• Proven knowledge of power plant equipment and systems.

Responsibilities

• Update and maintain shift logs and maintenance regimes.
• Optimise processes in collaboration with the Commissioning Team.
• Oversee both the client shift personnel and the work performed by suppliers.
• Coordinate with project team members including Commissioning Manager.
• Record operational events in the shift logbook.
• Report variations and issues to the Commissioning Manager.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Basic proficiency in English

Knowledge of relevant HSEQ legal requirements

Experience within Energy from Waste (EFW)

Education

Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) or equivalent

Valid Safety Contractors Certificate (SCC) or equivalent

Tools

Mechanical occupation, Technician

Job description

Job Overview

Astute's Power team is partnering with a leading principal contractor in the Energy from Waste sector to recruit Commissioning Operators / Commissioning Shift Team Leaders for a project in Essex starting in December 2025.

Key Responsibilities

• Update and maintain shift logs and maintenance regimes.
• Optimise processes in collaboration with the Commissioning Team.
• Oversee both the client shift personnel and the work performed by suppliers during operation.
• Liaise and coordinate with other project team members, in particular the Commissioning Manager and Commissioning Lead Engineers.
• Record all operational events in the shift logbook according to protocol.
• Report any variations and issues to the Commissioning Manager.
• Power generation experience with minimum 2 to 5 years as a Control Room Operator (CRO), preferably in plants utilizing waste as fuel, mass burn, or fossil fuel technology, with proven knowledge of power plant equipment and systems.

Qualifications and Skills

• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Basic proficiency in English.
• Mechanical occupation, Technician.
• Knowledge of relevant HSEQ legal requirements.
• Must have Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) or equivalent.
• Valid Safety Contractors Certificate (SCC) or equivalent.
• Experience within Energy from Waste (EFW).

Location, Remuneration and Timeframe

Location: Essex
Start: December 2025
Duration: 4‑month minimum contract
(Outside IR35)

Equal Opportunities Statement

Astute People are acting as an employment business 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.