Shift Team Leader

Altera Recruitment Group; Norwich; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Shift Team Leader in Norwich to oversee plant operations and ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in power plant processes and proven leadership skills. Responsibilities include leading a shift team, managing maintenance activities, and monitoring plant performance. The role offers a salary ranging from £53,000 to £56,000 and includes benefits such as a salary-sacrifice pension scheme and performance-related bonuses.

Benefits

Salary-sacrifice pension scheme with double matching contributions

Life insurance

Annual subscription to a professional membership body

Overtime paid at time and a half

25 days holiday

Qualifications

• Minimum five years experience in a power generation environment.
• Strong knowledge of biomass or thermal plant processes, steam turbines, and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a shift team ensuring safe and efficient plant operations.
• Oversee maintenance activities optimizing plant reliability.
• Manage plant dispatch in consultation with external operators.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Technical expertise in power plant processes

Education

Degree or HND in an engineering discipline

Health and Safety certification (IOSH Managing Safely)

Job description

Job Description

Shift Team Leader

Thepivotal 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

• 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.

Whats on Offer

• Salary of 53000 - 56000 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).

Employment Type : Part-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 53000 - 56000