Shift Production Team Lead

Escape; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Escape seeks a Shift Production Team Leader to ensure safe, reliable and efficient operation of the facility south of Glasgow. You will lead shift operations, supervise staff, and ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality standards.

Key responsibilities include operating plant equipment via DCS/SCADA/HMI, conducting inspections, monitoring emissions, and mentoring the shift team. A background in power generation or mechanical processes is essential.

Qualifications

• Essential engineering qualification or demonstrable time-served experience.
• Strong knowledge of HMI, SCADA and DCS systems is required.
• Operational experience in power generation or related process environments.
• Experience in both control room and shop-floor settings is preferred.
• Good communication and problem-solving abilities.
• A flexible, team-oriented attitude with basic IT/reporting skills.
• Practical mechanical skills for minor adjustments and repairs.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, start and stop plant equipment via DCS/SCADA/HMI.
• Ensure operations stay within defined parameters and HSE standards.
• Conduct daily walkdowns and inspections for safe, efficient performance.
• Monitor emissions systems to comply with environmental permits.
• Provide technical supervision to staff and contractors.
• Lead shift operations and mentor the team.
• Support maintenance tasks and raise jobs in the system.
• Contribute to SOP improvements and shift log documentation.
• Maintain a clean, safe plant environment and manage shift cover.

Skills

HMI/SCADA/DCS

Power generation

Control room experience

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team player

IT skills

Mechanical skills

Education

Engineering qualification (HNC/NVQ)

Tools

DCS systems

SCADA

HMI

Job description

We are seeking to appoint a Shift Production Team Leader to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the facility. The successful candidate will lead shift operations, supervise staff, and ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality standards. This is a shift role based south of Glasgow

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Operate, start, stop, and monitor turbines, boilers, pumps, water treatment systems, and other plant equipment using a DCS system
• Ensure plant operations remain within defined parameters while complying with strict HSE regulations, company policies, and procedures
• Conduct plant walkdowns and daily inspections to ensure equipment is operating safely and efficiently
• Monitor Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS) to ensure compliance with environmental permit conditions
• Provide technical supervision and support to company and contract staff
• Work within the company's Health & Safety, Environmental, and Quality Management Systems
• Direct and guide Shift Process Operators in carrying out scheduled plant inspections, asset adjustments, and reporting activities
• Support and coordinate minor reactive maintenance and process stoppages, including raising jobs on the maintenance system
• Assist in the continuous improvement of operational Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Maintain accurate plant performance records and complete shift logs
• Supervise the testing and treatment of boiler, cooling, and other plant water systems
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly plant environment
• Manage, mentor, coach, and develop shift team members
• Provide shift cover for other Shift Team Leaders during sickness, holidays, or training

Experience, Qualifications & Skills

Essential

• HNC, NVQ, or equivalent qualification in a relevant engineering discipline, or demonstrable time-served experience
• Strong knowledge and experience of HMI, SCADA, and DCS systems
• Operational experience in power generation, steam raising, or mechanical process environments
• Experience working in both control room and shop-floor plant environments
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• A flexible, team-oriented working attitude
• Basic IT skills for reporting and documentation
• Practical mechanical skills for minor adjustments and repairs

Desirable

• IOSH, NEBOSH, or BOAS qualification
• Background within EFW would be beneficial
• Health & Safety qualification