Operations Team Lead

EP UK Investments Ltd; Corby; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

EP UK Investments Ltd in Corby is seeking an Operations Team Lead to guide the Corby Power Station Operations team and support future repowering plans. You will lead safety, maintenance coordination and procedural development to ensure regulatory compliance and site readiness.

The role requires strong leadership, risk awareness, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement within a dynamic energy environment at Corby Power Station.

Qualifications

• Completed a recognised formal training programme or apprenticeship to achieve technician status (C&G parts I, II & III).
• HNC/D or equivalent in a relevant discipline, and or extensive experience within CCGT Operations.
• Have or be working towards a NEBOSH Certificate (or equivalent).
• Demonstrable competence in use of IT/IS skills e.g. MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Acting as the Site Team Lead in their absence.
• Be the site lead for all aspects of Safety Rules Management including Authorisation Officer.
• Enacting the role of Emergency Controller if required when implementing site Emergency Plans.
• Co-ordinating first line and preventative maintenance activities carried out by the Operations team.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, site procedures and best practice standards.
• Work flexibly to meet changing operational and business requirements.
• Maintaining and improving competencies as specified to meet site requirements as specified in personal targets and objectives.
• Leading the production and maintenance of site procedures.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Communication

Problem solving

Numeracy

Education

HNC/D or equivalent in a relevant discipline

C&G Parts I-III technician status

NEBOSH Certificate (or equivalent)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Operations Team Lead

Application Deadline: 12 November 2026

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Corby Power Station, United Kingdom

Reporting To: Site Team Leader

Description

An opportunity has arisen to recruit an Operations Team Lead at Corby Power Station.

Corby Power Station is not currently operational, however we are currenty looking at future options to repower the site to help fulfil the UK's energy demands.

This role will provide leadership to the Operations team and support the management of the site to ensure flexibility for any future options at the site.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Site Team Leader, the key duties and responsibility will include:

• Acting as the Site Team Lead in their absence.
• Be the site lead for all aspects of Safety Rules Management including Authorisation Officer.
• Enacting the role of Emergency Controller if required when implementing site Emergency Plans.
• Co-ordinating first line and preventative maintenance activities carried out by the Operations team.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, site procedures and best practice standards.
• Work flexibly to meet changing operational and business requirements.
• Maintaining and improving competencies as specified to meet site requirements as specified in personal targets and objectives.
• Leading the production and maintenance of site procedures.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Background

• Demonstrable experience within the power generation industry or another industry with transferrable skills.

Behaviours

• Ability to be a Senior Authorised Person under the company safety rules.
• Strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead a team and work across teams.
• Ability to identify improvements and take initiatives to the betterment of the business.
• Flexible approach adapting quickly to things new, changes in the job and work environment and who enjoys being fully involved in ensuring the business is a success.
• Good numeracy, literacy and problem solving skills.

Qualifications

• Completed a recognised formal training programme or apprenticeship to achieve technician status (C&G parts I, II &III).
• HNC/D or equivalent in a relevant discipline, and or extensive experience within CCGT Operations.
• Have or be working towards a NEBOSH Certificate (or equivalent).
• Demonstrable competence in use of IT/IS skills e.g. MS Office.