Shift Team Leader

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

Job summary

A leading Biomass Power Company in Norfolk is seeking a Shift Team Leader to manage the shift team efficiently and safely. Candidates should have significant operational experience in power stations and relevant technical qualifications. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits, including pension and holidays. Applicants must demonstrate their ability to work in the UK.

Benefits

Competitive starting salary

Benefits including pension and holidays

Opportunity to join a modern Biomass Power Station

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in an operational environment on a power station.
• Experience working in high voltage plant or with SAP status preferred.
• Ideally an IOSH or NEBOSH qualification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily management of the Shift Team, ensuring safe plant operation.
• Chair daily meetings to review HSE issues and plan for shifts.
• Maximise fuel input and energy production.

Skills

Excellent proven leadership skills

Self-motivated

Ability to work alone or as part of a team

Education

Relevant technical qualification (ONC/HNC/HNC/Degree in engineering)

Job description

Astute's Power team is partnering with a leading Biomass Power Company to recruit a Shift Team Leader for its site in Norfolk.

The Shift Team Leader role comes with competitive salary and benefits package.

If you're a Shift Team Leader or Senior Operator and are looking for work then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties

• Oversee the day-to-day management of the Shift Team, ensuring safe and efficient operation of the plant.
• Act as site Senior Authorised Person (SAP) complying with the company safe systems of work.
• Chair daily meetings after a shift handover to review HSE issues, overnight activities and plans for the shift ahead.
• Maximise fuel input and energy production.
• Supervise contractors when carrying out activities on site.
• Ensure all activities are carried out in a safe manner in line with the business HSE policies.
• Work with the maintenance department when required to ensure maximum plant availability.

Professional qualifications

• A relevant technical qualification such as an ONC/HNC/HNC/Degree in an engineering discipline
• At least 5 years' experience in an operational environment on a power station. This could be Energy from Waste, Coal, CCGT, Biomass, CHP or Nuclear.
• Senior Royal Navy Marine Engineers with significant Watch Keeping experience will also be considered
• Candidates with experience working in high voltage plant or with SAP status will be preferred
• Ideally an IOSH or NEBOSH qualification

Personal skills

• The Shift Team Leader role would suit someone who is:
• Excellent proven leadership skills
• Self-motivated
• Ability to work alone or as part of a team

Salary and benefits

• A competitive starting salary
• Benefits including pension, holidays and more
• An opportunity to join a modern Biomass Power Station

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful