Shift Team Leader

Veolia Group; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Employee discounts

Health and wellness resources

Virtual GP access

Volunteering day

Training and development

Job summary

Veolia Group in Shrewsbury is seeking a Shift Team Leader to supervise and optimise plant operations from a Central Control Room. You will lead a technically skilled team, ensuring adherence to health, safety and environmental standards while maintaining efficient production on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern.

Ideal candidates have power generation or steam-raising experience, strong safety credentials, and proven communication skills to report on performance and issues across all levels of the site.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with site Environmental Permits.
• Supervise and deploy manpower for cost-effective, safe operations.
• Operate/monitor plant from a Central Control Room.
• Provide technical supervision for staff on site.
• Train and monitor shift staff.
• Coordinate with staff to ensure minimum turnaround times during outages.
• Maintain safe systems of work and safety administration.

Skills

Team leadership

Engineering background

Health & safety awareness

Shift operations

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?Salary: £62,480.20 per annum plus a 15% annual bonus and Veolia benefitsHours: 48 hours per week. 4 on 4 off rotating shift pattern including weekends & public holidaysLocation: ShrewsburyShropshireSY1 3TGWhen 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 holidaysAccess to our company/people’s pension schemeDiscounts on everything from groceries to well known retailersAccess to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your householdOne paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your communityOngoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potentialWhat 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?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.