Shift Team Leader

Astute People; Bicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the power industry seeks a Shift Team Leader for an 11-week outage at an Operational Waste to Energy facility in Oxfordshire starting in April 2026. The role offers a competitive day rate from £550.00 to £650.00, focusing on leading shift teams while ensuring safety and compliance. Candidates should have strong leadership skills and Energy-from-Waste operational experience for effective management during the outage period.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing outage works in the power industry.
• Ability to lead and coordinate shift teams effectively.
• Knowledge of RAMS, work packs, and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate shift teams during outage periods.
• Oversee daily outage activities including isolations and permitting.
• Manage on-site contractors and maintenance teams.

Skills

Leadership skills

Safety management

Communication

Energy-from-Waste operational experience

Job description

Astute's EPC Contract Power team is partnering with a leading Operator within the UK Power Industry to recruit a Shift Team Leader for their Operational Waste to Energy facility in Oxfordshire for an 11‑week outage from April 2026 onwards.

The Shift Team Leader role comes with a day rate from £550.00 to £650.00 outside of IR35.

Responsibilities and Key Skills

• Lead and coordinate shift teams during the outage period, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant execution of all works.
• Oversee daily outage activities including isolation, de‑isolation, permitting, and LOTO procedures.
• Manage on‑site contractors and maintenance teams, ensuring adherence to RAMS, work packs, and site safety rules.
• Monitor progress against the outage schedule, escalating delays or risks, and ensuring tasks are completed to required standards.
• Conduct daily briefings, toolbox talks, and shift handovers to maintain clear communication and continuity.
• Ensure all plant areas are maintained in a safe, clean, and operationally ready condition throughout outage works.
• Support defect identification, troubleshooting, and coordination of corrective actions across mechanical, electrical, and process systems.
• Maintain accurate shift logs, permit records, and outage documentation for reporting to site management.
• Liaise with Control Room Operators, engineers, and senior management to ensure alignment on priorities and plant status.
• Promote a positive safety culture, ensuring any unsafe behaviours or conditions are challenged and reported promptly.
• Utilise essential Energy‑from‑Waste operational experience to manage plant systems, understand process behaviours, and support safe outage delivery.

Location, Day Rate and Timeframe

• Location: Bicester, Oxfordshire
• Day Rate: £550.00 to £650.00 per day (Outside IR35)
• Start Date: April 2026
• Duration: 11 weeks

INDPOW

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