EFW Shift Manager

SUEZ; Shepperton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company in Shepperton is seeking a Senior Operations Technician to monitor plant operations, lead a team, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. Candidates should have a relevant HNC qualification and experience in energy recovery or similar facilities. The role offers comprehensive training and development opportunities along with competitive salaries in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Extensive training and development program

Competitive salaries and benefits

Long-term career development

Qualifications

• Experience in an Energy Recovery facility or similar.
• Strong awareness and understanding of Health & Safety regulations.
• Experience with high voltage switchgear (S9/S4).

Responsibilities

• Monitor plant operations and deal with issues in the control room.
• Lead a team of shift personnel effectively.
• Be the Senior Authorised Person on site.

Skills

Team management

Technical expertise in boilers and steam systems

Health & Safety awareness

IT literacy with permit to work systems

Education

HNC in Mechanical, Electrical or Process Engineering

Job description

What will I be doing?

• During your shifts, you’ll monitor plant operations in the control room, inspect plant operations and deal with problems as they arise to ensure the plant runs smoothly and in line with environmental regulations.
• Lead a team of shift personnel (Senior Operations Technician and Operations Technicians).
• Be the Senior Authorised Person on site.
• Be responsible for the facility outside office hours.

What are the requirements?

• Experience in an Energy Recovery facility or from a similar power generation or chemical process plant is ideal, but you’ll certainly have a good understanding of how they operate.

You will also need:

• a qualification to HNC level (or equivalent experience) in Mechanical, Electrical or Process Engineering
• technical expertise, including of boilers, incinerators, steam systems and high voltage switchgear (S9/S4)
• strong awareness and understanding of Health & Safety, with IOSH or similar qualification
• excellent team management skills and the ability to get the best out of people
• IT-literate with permit to work systems experience and well-versed in environmental legislation

SUEZ will invest in an extensive training and development program for you, which will involve completing BOAS Cert IBO qualification and NEBOSH General Certificate, if you don’t have them already. You’ll be a pivotal member of the team.

Who we are

SUEZ recycling and recovery UK is a forward-thinking company recognised as one of the top places in the UK to work.

In 2022 we were awarded by Best Companies as one of the top 25 companies in the UK for employee engagement. As well as our competitive salaries and benefit packages we are able to offer long-term career development within a friendly and supportive environment.

By joining us, you will help to safeguard the environment and the public through essential waste and water management services, contribute to the sustainable development of communities, businesses, and regions, and promote the emerging low-carbon circular economy. With our collaborative engaging culture, our employees join us and grow with us. We believe creativity, clear communication and our drive for excellence are the keys to our success.

SUEZ Recycling & Recovery UK is an equal opportunities employer. To find out more or apply, please complete the application form, and attach your CV. If you apply for any of our vacancies and do not receive an automated response within 24 hours of submitting your application, please email us at [e-mail]

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