Lead Shift Team Leader — Energy from Waste Plant

Astute People; Larkhill; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Long term progression opportunities

Job summary

Astute People is seeking a Shift Team Leader to manage the operations team at an Energy from Waste facility in Worcestershire. The role focuses on safe, efficient plant performance, after-hours responsibility, and safety documentation management.

The ideal candidate has extensive power generation experience, knowledge of safety regulations, and a Level 3 qualification in operations or engineering. The position requires day and night shift availability and offers competitive pay with a robust

Qualifications

• Extensive operational experience within power generation (Energy from Waste, CCGT, biomass, coal or oil-fired).
• Strong understanding of health and safety legislation and environmental compliance.
• Experience operating under formal safety rules and permit to work systems.
• Level 3 qualification in operations or engineering.
• Willingness to work a shift pattern including day and night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the shift operations team to ensure safe and efficient plant performance.
• Take delegated responsibility for site operations outside standard office hours.
• Act as Senior Authorised Person, issuing and cancelling safety documentation.
• Respond to and manage operational incidents and emergencies per site emergency plan.
• Ensure compliance with environmental permits and statutory requirements.
• Monitor plant performance and optimise availability, reliability and efficiency.
• Oversee waste acceptance to ensure only compliant materials are processed.
• Maintain shift logs, reports and incident documentation.
• Deliver structured and effective shift handovers.
• Support development, coaching and performance management of shift personnel.
• Promote safety culture and housekeeping standards across the site.
• Provide shift cover to maintain operational continuity.

Skills

Leadership

Safety compliance

Operational experience

Shift work

Education

Level 3 qualification in operations/engineering

Tools

Permit to Work Systems

Safe Systems of Work

Job description

Astute People is seeking a Shift Team Leader to manage the operations team at an Energy from Waste facility in Worcestershire. The role focuses on safe, efficient plant performance, after-hours responsibility, and safety documentation management.

The ideal candidate has extensive power generation experience, knowledge of safety regulations, and a Level 3 qualification in operations or engineering. The position requires day and night shift availability and offers competitive pay with a robust