Operations Shift Manager

FCC Environment; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste management company in the UK is seeking an Operations Shift Manager to oversee site operations, ensuring the health and safety of staff and compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have a relevant engineering qualification and at least five years of supervisory experience in power plant operations. They should demonstrate strong leadership skills and a commitment to safety and operational excellence. This role includes competitive salary and various benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Relocation package

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Discretionary bonus scheme

On the job training and progression

Recognition scheme

Flexible benefits including high street savings

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years’ supervisory experience in a steam-powered power plant operations role.
• Strong understanding of HSE requirements (NEBOSH or IOSH preferred).
• Knowledge of thermal power plant processes and Safety Rules.

Responsibilities

• Leading and directing operations teams.
• Ensuring compliance with SHEQ policies and environmental permits.
• Conducting risk assessments and ensuring safe systems of work.
• Reporting and investigating incidents and near misses.

Skills

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Adaptability

Commitment to Safety

Education

HNC in a relevant Engineering discipline

Job description

Operations Shift Manager

Salary: Competitive
Hours: Average of 40 hours per week, 12 hour rotating shift pattern
Location: Greatmoor EFW, Buckinghamshire, HP18 0AF

About the Role

As an Operations Shift Manager at FCC Environment, you will be responsible for the health and safety of all staff, contractors, and visitors to site, minimising environmental impact, delivering customer expectations, and ensuring efficient site operations. This role involves overseeing the site operations on a daily basis, managing operations teams, serving as the Safety Rules site Control Person and Senior Authorised Person and implementing operational changes.

What Are We Looking For?

• Qualifications & Experience:
  • HNC in a relevant Engineering discipline or equivalent technical qualification/experience.
  • Minimum of five years’ supervisory experience in a steam-powered power plant operations role.
  • Strong understanding of HSE requirements (NEBOSH or IOSH preferred).
  • Knowledge of thermal power plant processes, Safety Rules and permit and safety systems, HV switching, steam cycle chemistry, and technical drawings.
  • Senior Authorised Person (SAP) experience (training provided if needed).
• Personal Attributes:
  • Proven ability to build and lead strong, multi-disciplined teams.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively and add value at all levels.
  • Adaptability and a positive response to change.
  • Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills.
  • Commitment to safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

What Will You Be Doing?

• Leading and directing operations teams.
• Ensuring compliance with SHEQ policies and environmental permits.
• Conducting risk assessments and ensuring safe systems of work.
• Reporting and investigating incidents and near misses.
• Driving operational improvements and analysing incidents to prevent recurrence.
• Supervising contractors and maintaining high standards of housekeeping.
• Acting as Operations Manager in their absence.
• Maintaining the shift rota and supporting day-to-day and annual planning.

Our Promise to You

• Competitive salary
• Relocation package
• Pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• On the job training and progression
• Recognition scheme
• Refer a friend
• Flexible benefits including high street savings, cycle to work scheme and Gymflex membership, and many more. (Where applicable)
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and the Best Doctors Service via our Wellbeing Platform.

About Us

We are FCC Environment, one of the UK’s leading waste and resource management companies. Our goal is to minimise the amount of waste that ends up in landfill by transforming it into valuable resources wherever possible. Operating over 200 facilities across the UK, and employing around 4,200 people, we’re on the frontline of tackling climate change. We need ambitious, innovative professionals like you to help us shape a sustainable future. FCC Environment is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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