Day Shift Operations Leader – Energy Plant

Astute People; Tilbury; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Overtime

Pension

Private medical

Other benefits

Job summary

Astute People, via Astute's Power Team, is recruiting a Day Shift Team Leader for a new-build Energy from Waste Power Station in Tilbury, Essex. You will lead a team of Shift Operators/Technicians and ensure safe, efficient operation and strict adherence to HSE rules.

The role includes managing permits, coordinating with maintenance, and deputising for the Operations Manager as needed. Competitive UK benefits and progression opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• The role seeks a candidate with senior operations experience in heavy process engineering such as Power Generation or COMAH sites.
• Strong knowledge of safe systems of work procedures is required.
• HV switching experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• The day-to-day management of a team of Shift Operators / Shift Technicians to ensure safe and efficient operation of a high-pressure boiler, generator and auxiliary plant.
• Ensuring the plant operates within its parameters while complying with HSE rules and company policies.
• Maximising waste input and energy production
• Chairing daily meetings after a shift handover to review health, safety & environmental issues, overnight activities and plans for the shift ahead.
• Acting as a HV Senior Authorised Person for issuing permits, switching and carrying out mechanical and electrical isolations.
• Writing, issuing and signing off permits to work.
• Working with the maintenance department to maximise plant availability.
• Deputise for the Operations Manager as required.

Education

HNC in engineering

IOSH/NEBOSH advantageous

HV SAP/AP experience

Job description

Astute People, via Astute's Power Team, is recruiting a Day Shift Team Leader for a new-build Energy from Waste Power Station in Tilbury, Essex. You will lead a team of Shift Operators/Technicians and ensure safe, efficient operation and strict adherence to HSE rules.

The role includes managing permits, coordinating with maintenance, and deputising for the Operations Manager as needed. Competitive UK benefits and progression opportunities are available.