Shift Team Leader

Fidra Energy; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Fidra Energy is seeking a Shift Team Leader to oversee the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) on a 24/7 basis, leading a team of technicians and ensuring safe, reliable operations while responding to on-site emergencies in line with grid requirements.

You will coordinate with the Operations Manager and maintenance teams to maximise asset performance and availability, maintaining safety and operational excellence across shifts.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership or supervisory experience in a shift-based operational setting.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems and safety procedures.
• Experience with SCADA or control systems.
• Ability to make decisions under pressure and manage incidents effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise shift personnel to ensure safe and efficient site operations.
• Act as the responsible person in charge of the site during the assigned shift.
• Coordinate real-time operation of the BESS in line with grid requirements and dispatch instructions.
• Monitor system performance using SCADA and other control systems.
• Through the setting to work process ensure the application of general safety requirements and the Safety Rules for self, Fidra Operations staff and contract staff.
• Lead incident response and reporting, including initial investigations.
• Coordinate with maintenance teams to minimise downtime and optimise asset performance.
• Provide day-to-day leadership, guidance, and support to shift team members.

Skills

Leadership

Electrical safety

SCADA knowledge

Incident management

Decision making

Education

Electrical engineering or equivalent

HNC/HND or equivalent

Tools

SCADA

Job description

Job Purpose / Overview

The Shift Team Leader is responsible for the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) site during their assigned shift.

This role leads a team of technicians, ensuring compliance with operational procedures, safety standards, and performance targets.

The Shift Team Leader acts as the first point of escalation on shift and plays a key role in maintaining asset availability, grid compliance and operational excellence.

Contextual Information

Operating Environment

This is a critical role within the site operational structure, ensuring that the site operates safely, reliably, and in alignment with commercial and grid requirements. The Shift Team Leader provides hands‑on leadership and is instrumental in delivering operational excellence on a 24/7 basis.

The candidate must be willing to work shifts, including nights, weekends, and bank holidays and have the ability to respond to emergency situations on‑site.

This role reports to the Operations Manager.

Principal Accountabilities

Operational Leadership

• Lead and supervise shift personnel to ensure safe and efficient site operations
• Act as the responsible person in charge of the site during the assigned shift
• Coordinate real‑time operation of the BESS in line with grid requirements and dispatch instructions
• Monitor system performance using SCADA and other control systems

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Through the setting to work process ensure the application of general safety requirements and the Safety Rules for self, Fidra Operations staff and contract staff.
• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all HSE policies
• Ensure all permit‑to‑work systems, isolations, and risk assessments are properly implemented
• Lead incident response and reporting, including initial investigations

Performance & Monitoring

• Ensure optimal performance and availability of BESS assets
• Work with the Performance Team and others to identify plant performance shortfalls and areas for continual improvement
• Identify and escalation technical faults or abnormal conditions
• Coordinate with maintenance teams to minimise downtime and optimise asset performance

People Management

• Provide day‑to‑day leadership, guidance, and support to shift team members
• Conduct shift briefings, handovers, and toolbox talks
• Support training and development of team members
• Contractor and contracts management as appropriately assigned

Stakeholder Coordination

• Liaise with the Operations Manager, engineering teams, and external stakeholders (e.g. grid operators)
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of operational data and incidents
• Support audits, inspections, and compliance activities

Continuous Improvement

• Contribute to operational improvements and efficiency initiatives
• Support implementation of new processes, procedures, and technologies

This list is not exhaustive

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Proven leadership or supervisory experience in a shift‑based operational setting
• Strong understanding of electrical systems and safety procedures
• Experience with SCADA or control systems
• Ability to make decisions under pressure and manage incidents effectively

Desirable

• Knowledge of grid services and energy markets

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Relevant technical qualification (e.g. electrical engineering, HNC/HND or equivalent)
• Experience in power generation, energy storage, utilities, or similar industrial environment
• Authorised Person / Senior Authorised Person (AP/SAP) status

Desirable

• Experience working with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)