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Randstad CPE; Exeter; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance

Annual bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Randstad CPE is seeking a Shift Team Leader to oversee the Energy Recovery Facility on a 24/7 shift pattern. You will lead a team of operators, ensure safe operations, and drive plant performance while upholding environmental and site safety standards.

You will report to the Operations Manager, supervise SAP duties, and manage maintenance via CMMS to sustain high availability and compliance.

Qualifications

• Proven operational leadership in a process plant or energy-from-waste environment.
• Strong knowledge of health, safety and environmental regulations.
• Experience managing Safe Systems of Work and Permits to Work.
• Track record of leading shift teams and driving performance.
• Experience with CMMS and site safety documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the shift team to maximise plant availability.
• Ensure waste throughput and energy output meet targets while complying with procedures.
• Act as SAP and manage SSOW, permits, risk assessments and safety records.
• Monitor and ensure Environmental Permitting Regulations compliance.
• Oversee planned maintenance via CMMS and address defects.
• Act as Incident Controller during emergencies and safety drills.
• Coordinate contractor activities and ensure safety inductions for visitors.
• Support team development through briefings and reviews.

Skills

Leadership

SSOW

Permits to Work

CMMS

IT systems

Shift coordination

Communication

Education

ONC/HNC or equivalent

IOSH/NEBOSH

Tools

CMMS

IT systems

Job description

Salary: £65,363 per year + shift allowance + annual bonus scheme + comprehensive benefits package

Working Pattern: 40 hours per week (Rolling 24/7 shift pattern, including night shifts)

About the Company

We are a leading UK innovator in resource recovery, waste management, and sustainable energy generation. Operating an extensive national network of Energy Recovery Facilities (ERFs), we play a critical role in supporting the UK's climate goals by diverting waste from landfills and converting it into valuable energy resources.

We are driven by ambition, high performance, and a clear vision for a climate-positive future. To achieve our goals, we invest heavily in our workforce and foster a collaborative environment where exceptional talent thrives.

Role Overview

As a

Shift Team Leader, you will be responsible for the safe, efficient, and effective operation of the Energy Recovery Facility (ERF) during your assigned shift. You will report directly to the Operations Manager and supervise a team of Shift Operator Technicians and Auxiliary Plant Operators.

This role requires a safety-first mindset, strong leadership skills, and the technical competence to maintain high operational availability and environmental compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Shift Leadership: Lead and supervise the shift team, prioritizing workloads to maximize plant availability and performance against target KPIs.

Operational Output: Maximize waste throughput and energy output while maintaining strict compliance with site procedures and safety protocols.

Safety Management: Act as a Senior Authorized Person (SAP) managing the site Safe System of Work (SSOW), including Permits to Work, risk assessments, and safety documentation.

Environmental Compliance: Monitor plant performance to ensure continuous adherence to the site's Environmental Permitting Regulations (EPR).

Maintenance & Defects: Ensure planned preventative maintenance (PPM) is executed on schedule via the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). Identify, record, and resolve plant defects.

Emergency Response: Act as Incident Controller during emergencies and routine safety exercises. Test emergency, safety, and environmental systems regularly.

Contractor & Visitor Management: Coordinate and supervise contractor activities, ensuring all visitors and external personnel receive comprehensive site safety inductions.

Team Development: Support team growth through regular briefings, performance reviews, personal development plans, and return-to-work discussions.

Shift Logistics: Organize shift coverage to ensure safe operational staffing levels at all times, providing weekend cover when required.

Candidate Requirements

Essential Experience & Skills

Proven operational experience within a process plant, power generation, or energy-from-waste environment.

Solid understanding of health, safety, and environmental regulations in a heavy process plant setting.

Hands-on experience managing Safe Systems of Work (SSOW), issuing Permits to Work, and controlling site safety documentation.

Strong leadership and organizational skills, with a track record of effectively managing shift teams.

Proficiency with maintenance management software and general IT systems.

Excellent communication skills for delivering shift briefings, conducting detailed handovers, and writing accurate operational reports.

Preferred Qualifications & Attributes

Engineering qualification (e.g., ONC/HNC or equivalent).

Recognized health and safety qualification (e.g., IOSH or NEBOSH).

Senior Authorized Person (SAP) competency covering Mechanical, HV, and LV electrical safety.

Working knowledge of environmental permitting / IPPC regulations.

Experience managing contractors and utilization of CMMS platforms.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.