Power Plant Shift Team Leader — Lead Safety & Operations

Astute People; Bicester; On-site; GBP 67,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Overtime

Private medical

Pension

Company benefits

Job summary

Astute's Power Team is partnering with a market-leading Energy company to recruit a Shift Team Leader for their energy-from-waste power station in Bicester, Oxfordshire. The role pays £74,611 plus bonus, overtime, pension and private medical benefits.

You will lead the shift operations team and ensure safe, compliant plant operation. Ideal candidates have operational experience at power stations, with NVQ Level 3 in engineering; IOSH/NEBOSH and HV SAP/AP experience are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Essential: previous operational experience in a power station.
• NVQ Level 3 in a relevant engineering subject preferred.
• IOSH/NEBOSH advantageous; HV SAP/AP experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day leadership of the shift operations team responsible for safe and efficient plant operation.
• Ensure plant operates within parameters while complying with HSE rules and company policies.
• Manage the site's safety systems including permit to work and HV Senior Authorised Person duties.
• Provide technical supervision and assistance for staff and contractors.
• Provide effective training and supervision to ensure competency of shift staff.

Skills

Strong leadership

Operational experience

HSE knowledge

Team training

Problem solving

Education

NVQ Level 3 (engineering)

Job description

Astute's Power Team is partnering with a market-leading Energy company to recruit a Shift Team Leader for their energy-from-waste power station in Bicester, Oxfordshire. The role pays £74,611 plus bonus, overtime, pension and private medical benefits.

You will lead the shift operations team and ensure safe, compliant plant operation. Ideal candidates have operational experience at power stations, with NVQ Level 3 in engineering; IOSH/NEBOSH and HV SAP/AP experience are advantageous.