Deputy Shift Team Leader

SCINERGY Recruitment; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 25 days

Company pension

Life insurance

Discretionary bonus

Training & progression

Job summary

SCINERGY Recruitment is seeking a Deputy Shift Team Leader for an established EFW power station in Kent. You will help lead day-to-day operations, run plant processes via the DCS, and work with maintenance and engineering to improve performance while ensuring compliance.

You will report to the Shift Manager and may deputise during absences. A 12-hour shift pattern across days/nights and bank holidays is expected, with a comprehensive benefits package on offer.

Qualifications

• > Operations experience in a heavy process environment such as energy from waste or power generation.
• - Merchant Navy and Royal Navy Engineers with watchkeeping experience considered
• - Engineering qualification (apprenticeship/NVQ/City & Guilds/ONC/HNC)
• - Senior Authorized Person experience ideal
• - Strong health, safety and environmental compliance knowledge
• - Ability to coordinate site activities with operations, maintenance and contractors
• - Excellent communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills
• - Flexible to a 12-hour shift pattern (days/nights) including bank holidays and weekends

Responsibilities

• Ensure all operations follow health, safety and environmental policies
• Operate and monitor plant equipment through the DCS
• Monitor site performance and permit compliance
• Prepare risk assessments and safe systems of work
• Support operational improvements and performance initiatives
• Coordinate contractor activities safely and to site requirements
• Participate in safety inspections and incident reviews
• Manage consumables and contribute to operating strategies
• Deputise for the Shift Manager during periods of absence

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Flexible

Education

Apprenticeship

NVQ

City & Guilds

ONC

HNC

Tools

DCS operation

Job description

Deputy Shift Team Leader - Energy from Waste

Kent

SCINERGY Recruitment are looking for a Deputy Shift Team Leader to join the operations department of a well established EFW power station in Kent.

Reporting to the Shift Manager, you will help lead safe and efficient day-to-day operations, operate plant through the Distributed Control System (DCS) and carry out operational duties across the site whilst acting as an SAP. You will also work closely with the Maintenance and Engineering Teams to improve plant performance and ensure full compliance with site procedures and environmental requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure all operational activities are carried out in accordance with health, safety and environmental policies and procedures
• Operate and monitor plant equipment safely and efficiently, including through the DCS
• Monitor site performance and maintain compliance with environmental permit requirements
• Prepare and apply risk assessments, operational procedures and safe systems of work
• Support operational improvements and initiatives designed to enhance facility performance
• Coordinate contractor activities and ensure work is completed safely and in line with site requirements
• Participate in health and safety inspections, incident reviews and workplace investigations
• Manage operational consumables and contribute to effective operating strategies
• Deputising for the Shift Manager during periods of absence

Skills and experience

To be considered for this position, you should have:

• Operations experience gained within a heavy process environment involving the generation of high-pressure steam, such as power generation, Energy from Waste, CHP, chemical processing or refining
• Merchant Navy and Royal Navy Engineers with significant watchkeeping experience will also be considered
• A relevant engineering qualification, such as an apprenticeship, NVQ, City & Guilds, ONC or HNC
• Previous experience as a Senior Authorised Person would be ideal
• A strong understanding of health, safety and environmental compliance, including risk assessments and safe systems of work
• The confidence to coordinate site activities and work effectively with operations, maintenance, cleaning and contractor teams
• Strong communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills
• A flexible approach and willingness to work a 12-hour shift pattern covering days and nights, bank holidays and weekends

Salary and benefits

• An excellent salary up to circa £64,000
• 25 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Company pension scheme,
• Life insurance
• Discretionary bonus
• On-the-job training, career progression and employee recognition schemes