Operations Shift Team Leader

Vital Energi; Wales; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of renewable energy solutions is seeking a Shift Team Leader for their Energy from Waste facility near Burton on Trent. This role involves leading the Permit office, ensuring safety protocols, and guiding operations staff. Candidates should have an engineering background, NVQ, and safety qualifications like IOSH or NEBOSH. Competitive salary and benefits package offered.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Contributory Company Pension Scheme

Non-contributory death-in-service insurance

EAP scheme

23-25 Days Holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Qualifications

• Background in engineering or process operations.
• Proven experience as a Senior Authorised Person for creating and issuing Safety Documents / Permits to work.
• Safety qualification, preferably IOSH or NEBOSH.

Responsibilities

• Lead the function of Permit office and provide leadership to the operations department.
• Develop effective O&M procedures, operating instructions, and RAMS.
• Conduct daily process meetings and coach staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Engineering background

Process operations

Education

NVQ / ONC in relevant Engineering or Operations discipline

Tools

Safety qualifications (IOSH, NEBOSH)

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Job Description:

Operations Shift Team Leader

We are a leading provider of renewable energy infrastructure and systems to the public and private sector. We support Hospitals, Universities, New Build developments, Towns and Cities as well as Industrial and Commercial clients to decarbonise their buildings.

The Opportunity:

We are recruiting for the position of Shift Team Leader for the new build Energy from Waste facility located on the former Drakelow C coal fired power station near Burton on Trent. The facility generates electricity using gasification technology with Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) as the primary fuel.

Job Responsibility:

You will lead the function of Permit office and provide leadership and instruction to the operations department in the company's Safe System of Work. You will be required to be authorised and enact the role of Senior Authorised Person under the Vital Energi Generation Safety Rules.

• Provide leadership and direction to the Shift Plant Operators, Operations & Maintenance Assistants and Maintenance teams on site.
• Develop effective O&M procedures, operating instructions, and RAMS for the facility.
• Implement the Safe System of Work, specifically enacting the role of Senior Authorised Person under the company Safety Rules.
• Conduct and drive daily process meetings and team briefs, and coach and mentor new and existing staff.
• Work with the Maintenance Department to coordinate, implement, and carry out maintenance activities.
• Build and maintain relationships with colleagues to ensure effective communication across the site.
• Take a lead role in identifying and taking pro-active measures to develop improvements to plant performance, availability, and reliability.

Requirements:

• Background in engineering or process operations.
• NVQ /ONC or equivalent within a relevant Engineering or Operations discipline.
• Proven experience as a Senior Authorised Person for creating and issuing Safety Documents / Permits to work.
• Safety qualification, preferably IOSH or NEBOSH.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

The Package:

- Competitive Salary (dependent upon experience)

- Contributory Company Pension Scheme

- Non-contributory death-in-service insurance

- EAP scheme

- 23-25 Days Holiday plus 8 days bank holidays.

Vital Energi is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate our inclusive work environment and encourage individuals of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply.