Shift Team Leader

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Brighton; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd in the United Kingdom seeks a Shift Team Leader to guarantee safe, compliant, and reliable plant operation on a 24/7 shift basis. You will lead and manage the shift team, supervise plant operations via DCS/HMI, start up/shut down equipment, and drive continuous improvement of procedures and team capability.

You will maintain accurate shift logs and monitor CEMS for permit compliance, while ensuring housekeeping and plant presentation.

Job description

• To ensure the safe, compliant, and reliable operation of the facility on a 24/7 shift basis.
• To lead and manage the shift team, ensuring effective control of plant operations in line with Health & Safety, Environmental Permit, and Company standards.
• To maximise plant availability and performance through effective monitoring, supervision, and coordination of operational and minor maintenance activities.
• To support continuous improvement of operational practices, procedures, and team capability.
• Operate, monitor, and control plant systems via DCS/HMI, including turbines, boilers, pumps, water treatment plant, and auxiliary systems.
• Start up, shut down, and monitor plant equipment safely and efficiently.
• Conduct routine plant walk-downs, inspections, and checks to verify equipment condition and performance.
• Monitor Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS) to ensure compliance with environmental permit conditions.
• Provide technical supervision and operational guidance to shift staff and contractors.
• Coordinate and support minor reactive maintenance and plant stoppages, including raising work requests on the maintenance management system.
• Supervise testing and treatment of boiler, cooling, and other plant water systems.
• Maintain accurate and complete shift records, logs, and performance data.
• Ensure high standards of housekeeping, safety, and plant presentation.
• Provide shift cover for other Shift Team Leaders as required.
• Work as part of a 365-day, 24/7 shift rota.

The key metrics are:

• Health & Safety performance – zero incidents, safe systems of work adhered to at all times.
• Environmental compliance – adherence to Environmental Permit limits (including CEMS performance).
• Plant availability and reliability during shift operation.
• Quality and accuracy of shift logs, records, and reports.
• Operational compliance with procedures, and management systems.
• Team performance and development, including competence and engagement.
• Housekeeping and plant condition standards.

Key Accountabilities:

• Accountability for safe operation of the plant during the shift.
• Compliance with Health & Safety legislation, company policies, and safe systems of work.
• Compliance with Environmental Permit conditions and reporting requirements.
• Accurate recording and reporting of plant performance and operational issues.
• Effective leadership, supervision, and development of the shift team.
• Contribution to the review, improvement, and implementation of operational SOPs.
• Prompt escalation of operational, safety, or environmental risks to management.