Shift Team Leader

Altera Recruitment Group Ltd; Eccles; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the United Kingdom seeks a Shift Team Leader to oversee plant operations ensuring safety and efficiency. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a degree in an engineering discipline, and 5+ years of experience in power generation. Responsibilities include supervising the team, managing maintenance activities, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. A competitive salary and several benefits are offered, including a pension scheme and bonuses.

Benefits

Salary-sacrifice pension scheme

Life insurance

Annual subscription to professional membership

Overtime pay

25 days holiday

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in power generation environment, including leadership.
• Strong knowledge of biomass or thermal plant processes.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a shift team for safe operations.
• Oversee routine and reactive maintenance activities.
• Monitor plant performance and implement improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Technical expertise

Education

Degree or HND in Engineering

Tools

Health and Safety Certification (IOSH)

NEBOSH Certificate

Job description

Shift Team Leader

The pivotal role of a Shift Team Leader involves overseeing plant operations on a shift rota, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards while driving operational efficiency. The successful Shift Team Leader candidate will be a proven leader with strong technical expertise in power plant processes, able to manage both people and performance to achieve consistent reliability and output.

Key Responsibilities of a Shift Team Leader

• Lead and supervise a shift team, ensuring safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible plant operations.
• Oversee routine and reactive maintenance activities, optimising plant reliability and availability.
• Manage plant dispatch in consultation with external system operators to meet agreed performance requirements.
• Ensure strict adherence to site safety protocols, including HV switching and safe isolation procedures.
• Monitor plant performance, identify issues, and implement proactive measures to enhance operational outcomes.

Candidate Requirements

• Degree or HND in an engineering discipline (or equivalent experience in power plant operations).
• Minimum five years' experience in a power generation environment, including leadership of shift teams.
• Strong knowledge of biomass or thermal plant processes, steam turbines, electrical systems, and safety controls.
• Health and Safety certification (IOSH Managing Safely required; NEBOSH Certificate preferred).
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively under pressure.

What's on Offer

• Salary of £53,000-£56,000 per annum.
• Salary‑sacrifice pension scheme with double matching employer contributions (capped at 6%).
• Life insurance and annual subscription to a professional membership body.
• Overtime paid at time and a half, plus site and company performance‑related bonus schemes.
• 25 days' holiday (with additional entitlement linked to service).

This is a fantatstic opportunity for a driven and motivated individual. Please apply Altera Recruitment Group with your most up‑to‑date CV