Shift Team Leader

Veolia Group; Chilton; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Discounts on retailers

Health resources and virtual GP 24/7

Volunteer day off

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Veolia Group in Chilton is seeking a Shift Team Leader to oversee the safe, efficient and reliable operation of the power station on a 24-hour rolling pattern (4 x 12 hour shifts, 4 x rest days, with breaks). The role includes operating at SAP level and supporting permit-to-work processes, with a 40-hour week and a salary of £61,014.11 plus a 15% annual bonus.

You'll work with Engineering and Operations to plan outages, monitor plant via the DCS, manage work orders in CMMS/EAM and ensure

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications or equivalent experience in power generation or similar environment.
• Sound knowledge of power station plant, boilers, steam systems, turbines and generators.
• Experience with control room operations and Distributed Control Systems (DCS).
• Knowledge of boiler water treatment and steam-cycle chemistry.
• NEBOSH General Certificate and/or IOSH Managing Safely.
• Legionella awareness.
• Strong knowledge of PUWER, LOLER and CDM Regulations.
• City & Guilds Medium Risk Confined Space qualification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Support safe, efficient and reliable operation of the power station from the control room.
• Operate at SAP level or progress toward SAP accreditation.
• Monitor plant using the DCS and manage permit-to-work processes.
• Coordinate work planning with Engineering and Operations, including maintenance/outage planning.
• Identify defects and progress work orders in the CMMS/EAM system.
• Ensure compliance with environmental permits and safety regulations.
• Coordinate activities with internal and external parties including network interfaces.

Skills

Shift leadership

Safety compliance

Engineering knowledge

DCS operation

Permit-to-work

Outage planning

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

IOSH Managing Safely

City & Guilds Confined Space

Tools

CMMS/EAM

DCS

SAP system

Job description

Salary: £61,014.11 per annum plus 15% annual bonus and Veolia benefits Hours: 40 hrs. 24 Hour rolling continental shift pattern. 4 x 12 hour shifts followed by 4 x rest days with 10 day breaks every 3 cycles Location: Chilton Power Station, DL17 0PB

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources and help it become a better place for everyone.

As a Shift Team Leader you’ll be pushing for innovative solutions to create a more sustainable future for all.

We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

What we can offer you

• Access to our company/people’s pension scheme
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household
• One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting the safe, efficient and reliable operation of the power station, including high-pressure boilers, steam turbine/generator systems and associated plant.
• Operating at Senior Authorised Person (SAP) level, or working towards SAP status, to support the safe control of work across site.
• Monitoring and controlling plant operation from the central control room using the Distributed Control System (DCS).
• Managing permit-to-work processes and safe systems of work, including permit office responsibilities.
• Coordinating work planning and scheduling with Engineering and Operations teams, including maintenance and outage planning.
• Identifying plant defects and raising, managing and progressing work orders through the CMMS/EAM system.
• Supporting compliance with the site’s environmental permits, including monitoring, reporting and investigating any incidents or non-compliances.
• Ensuring site safety rules and relevant health and safety legislation are consistently applied, including PUWER, LOLER and CDM Regulations.
• Coordinating planned works and operational activities with internal teams, contractors and external parties, including network operator interfaces where required.
• Operating site plant and equipment in line with operational requirements, training and authorisation.
• Monitoring consumable stock levels and coordinating deliveries, collections and materials management activities.
• Completing hazard observations and behavioural safety monitoring activities to promote and maintain a positive safety culture.

What we’re looking for

• Relevant qualifications, or equivalent experience, within power generation or a similar industrial/process environment.
• Sound engineering knowledge of power station plant, including boilers, steam systems, turbines and generators.
• Experience of control room operations and using Distributed Control Systems (DCS).
• Knowledge of boiler water treatment, steam-cycle chemistry and associated plant processes.
• NEBOSH General Certificate and/or IOSH Managing Safely.
• Legionella awareness.
• Strong working knowledge of health and safety legislation, including PUWER, LOLER and CDM Regulations.
• City & Guilds Medium Risk Confined Space qualification, or equivalent.
• Familiarity with power industry safety rules and electrical safety procedures.
• SAP status, or experience as an Authorised Person with a willingness to work towards SAP accreditation.

We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.

We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate.

As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles.

We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

Ready to see the world as we do? Who is Veolia? Where other people see waste, our community here at Veolia see opportunity. We’re determined to push for ecological transformation through waste, water and energy, and are committed to getting the tough jobs done. And most importantly, we see the potential of every member of our team, and are giving them the chance to realise it with us. Whether it’s their potential, their commitment or their impact, we see it all. And with our values being community spirit, responsibility, innovation, customer focus and respect they keep us focused on those who matter – all 14,000+ of our employees, our customers and our communities too.