Shift Team Leader

Veolia Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Retail discounts

Health & wellbeing resources

24/7 virtual GP for you and family

Volunteer day

Training and development

Job summary

Veolia is seeking a Shift Team Leader in Shrewsbury to drive safe and efficient plant operation. You will supervise teams, monitor plant performance from a Central Control Room, and ensure environmental permits are followed.

The role requires experience in power generation, leadership, and strong H&S knowledge, with a rotating 4-on/4-off shift pattern and weekend work. Veolia offers development and a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in Power Generation or steam raising.
• Experience leading an engineering team.
• Strong Health & Safety awareness.
• Understanding of environmental and safety legislation.
• Experience on a shift rota.
• Able to communicate at all levels and produce clear reports.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all aspects of the site Environmental Permits.
• Supervise and deploy manpower to ensure cost effective, safe and efficient operation.
• Operate / monitor plant from a Central Control Room.
• Provide technical supervision for staff on site.
• Apply Health and Safety policies and safe systems of work.
• Train and monitor shift staff.
• Coordinate with staff to minimise plant outages turnaround times.

Skills

Power generation experience

Team leadership

Health & safety awareness

Environmental & safety legislation

Shift rota experience

Communication skills

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you? Salary: £62,480.20 per annum plus a 15% annual bonus and Veolia benefits Hours: 48 hours per week. 4 on 4 off rotating shift pattern including weekends & public holidays Location: Shrewsbury Shropshire SY1 3TG

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

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• 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

• Ensure compliance with all aspects of the site Environmental Permits.
• Supervise and deploy manpower as appropriate to ensure cost effective, safe and efficient operation of all activities on site.
• Operate / monitor plant from a Central Control Room.
• Provide technical supervision and assistance where necessary for company and contract staff engaged in work at the ERF.
• Provide effective administration and application of Health and Safety policies & use safe systems of work effectively to ensure the safety of all personnel, contractors and visitors at all times.
• Provide effective training and monitoring of shift staff.
• Liaise with other company staff as required to provide efficient work scheduling and planning to ensure minimum turnaround times during plant outages.

What we’re looking for

• Experience gained working in Power Generation or within a Steam raising plant.
• Experience in leading a team of people in an Engineering background.
• Possess a strong background in Health & Safety awareness.
• Have a good understanding of environmental and safety legislation.
• Previous experience gained working on a shift rota previously.
• Be able to communicate effectively at all levels and produce clear, concise reports.

What’s next?

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.