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A leading sustainability organization in Leeds is seeking a Shift Team Leader. The role involves leading a team for efficient operations in a Recycling and Energy Recovery Facility, ensuring safety and performance standards are met. Candidates should have an engineering background, preferably with experience in boiler operations and maintenance. Join us to make a sustainable difference for future generations.
Location: Newmarket Approach
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS9 0RJ
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;
Lead the team to deliver a smooth and safe shift on the ERF. To organise resources (people, vehicles, equipment) to best effect prioritising the wellbeing of our people and efficiency of the plant.
With an emphasis on moving into a role on days, acting as a liason between ERF operations and the Operations + Maintenance managers
Responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of a modern Recycling and Energy Recovery Facility, maximising performance whilst maintaining all environmental standards.
Acting as the “Senior Authorised Person” on shift and managing the activities of the operational shift and energy recovery facility operatives.
Managing the activities of the Mechanical Pre-Treatment plant and operatives when the in the position of Day Shift Team Leader and when on shift outside normal working hours.
Operate/monitor the supply of steam to the Energy Centre and the operation of the Energy Centre equipment, (Heat exchanger skids, HP condensate return tank, and pumps, all pipework and associated equipment.
Assist the OM with VMR auditing, reporting and training/health organisation (liaising between departments)
Lead on Outage preparation and running
Manage the ERF OM&A's
Covering other roles during training etc
What we're looking for;
Qualifications in an Engineering discipline (relevant to the waste industry or power industry) or equivalent experience
Boiler operation and maintenance with burner combustions experience
Bachelor's degree in mechanical/electrical engineering or equivalent is desirable
What’s next?
Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.
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.