Energy-from-Waste Shift Team Leader

FCC Environment; Worcester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holiday

Pension scheme

Life insurance

On-the-job training

Job summary

FCC Environment in Worcestershire is seeking a Shift Team Leader to supervise the operational shift team and ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operation of the Energy from Waste facility. You will act as a Senior Authorised Person and lead activities, respond to emergencies, and support plant reliability and performance.

The role carries management responsibilities outside office hours, with a full-time, rotating shift pattern across days and nights.

Qualifications

• Extensive operational experience within the power generation sector.
• Experience in demanding and fast-paced operational environments.
• Knowledge of environmental permits, health and safety legislation, safety rules and outage management.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels.
• Motivated, results-driven approach with calm, steady leadership in challenges.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Computer literacy and confidence using IT systems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to personal development and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and leading an operational shift team.
• Acting as Senior Authorised Person and ensuring correct application of site safety rules.
• Managing emergency situations and coordinating with stakeholders and emergency services.
• Ensuring the facility operates in compliance with environmental permits, planning conditions, warranties and design criteria.
• Supporting and maintaining high standards of safety and housekeeping across the site.
• Managing facility inputs and outputs to ensure they are processed correctly and efficiently.
• Ensuring only suitable waste is accepted and processed.
• Conducting performance appraisals and providing coaching to team members.
• Producing incident reports, shift logs and operational reports.
• Maximising plant availability, efficiency and reliability.
• Completing effective shift handovers at the beginning and end of each shift.
• Promoting operational competency and continuous improvement within the shift team.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Problem-solving

Tools

IT systems

Job description

FCC Environment in Worcestershire is seeking a Shift Team Leader to supervise the operational shift team and ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operation of the Energy from Waste facility. You will act as a Senior Authorised Person and lead activities, respond to emergencies, and support plant reliability and performance.

The role carries management responsibilities outside office hours, with a full-time, rotating shift pattern across days and nights.