Shift Team Leader

Viridor Limited; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Viridor Limited in London area is seeking a Shift Team Leader for the Beddington ERF to lead a 24-hour operation on a 5-week rolling rota. You will direct Shift Operators, ensure safe system of work, manage Permits to Work and drive performance, safety and environmental compliance.

The role emphasises leadership under pressure, with a strong focus on safety, incident response, and continuous improvement across the plant. Competitive salary and benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading shift-based teams in process or power plants.
• Experience with Safe Systems of Work and issuing Permits to Work.
• Strong knowledge of health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Experience with maintenance management systems.
• Good IT skills and ability to produce operational reports.
• Excellent communication, briefing and handover skills.
• Ability to lead 24-hour plant operations and maintain safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise and direct Shift Operator Technicians and Auxiliary Plant Operators to maximise KPIs.
• Support efficient operation and maintenance of the ERF, maximise throughput and energy output.
• Take responsibility for Safe System of Work as SAP, including Permits to Work and safety docs.
• Ensure activities are safe and compliant with health, safety, and environmental rules.
• Complete and review risk assessments for safe execution of tasks.
• Supervise contractors and induct visitors on site.
• Ensure plant operates within Environmental Permit requirements.
• Monitor performance, report defects, and record in CMMS.
• Lead preventive maintenance and document activities.
• Lead incident reporting and investigations; act as Incident Controller when needed.
• Carry out routine testing of site safety and environmental procedures.
• Coordinate shift cover and provide weekend support when required.
• Lead meetings, briefings and shift handovers; maintain strong communication.
• Support team development through feedback and performance reviews.
• Carry out return-to-work discussions after absences.
• Drive continuous improvement across safety, environment and efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Shift supervision

SAP

Permits to Work

Safe Systems of Work

CMMS

Incident Controller

Electrical safety

Education

ONC/HNC Engineering qualification

IOSH/NEBOSH

Tools

CMMS

Job description

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Our Vision is to be the UK’s leading innovator of resource recovery and recycling, transforming waste for a climate-positive future.

Are you someone who lives and breathes high performance, leads with ambition, and would like to be part of an organisation that looks after tomorrow? Viridor has a redefined purpose, a bold Vision, and an ambitious, market-leading strategy. We are investing in the future, and we need a talented team with exceptional people, who believe in each other, to help us achieve this.

Join us, as we rise to the challenge and build a world where nothing goes to waste

Viridor is at the forefront of waste management and resource recovery in the UK, operating the largest network of Energy Recovery Facilities (ERFs). We play a crucial role in supporting the UK's climate goals by diverting waste from landfills and transforming it into valuable energy resources.

We have an opportunity in our Beddington ERF for a Shift Team Leader to join our team working 40 hours per week (5 week rolling rota - Days and Nights - 12 hour shifts (06:00 - 06:00) )

The salary for this role will be circa£70,000 per year, inclusive of shift allowance, and participation in an annual bonus scheme, in addition to our great range of benefits.

The closing date for applications is 24/10/2026. We encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may close vacancies early if we receive a high number of applications.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll be responsible for the safe, efficient and reliable operation of the plant, helping to maximise waste throughput and energy generation while maintaining the highest standards of health, safety and environmental compliance.

As the Senior Authorised Person (SAP) on shift, you'll play a critical role in managing the Safe System of Work, coordinating operational activities and ensuring employees and contractors can carry out their work safely.

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead, supervise and provi de direction toShift Operator Technicians and Auxiliary Plant Operators, prioritising workloads to maximise plant performance against agreed KPIs.
• Support the efficient operation and maintenance of the ERF, maximising waste throughput and energy output wherever possible.
• Take responsibility for the Safe System of Work as Senior Authorised Person (SAP), including the appropriate management of Permits to Work and safety documentation.
• Ensure plant activities are carried out safely and in accordance with relevant health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Complete and review risk assessments to ensure work can be undertaken safely.
• Supervise contractors working on site and ensure visitors and contractors are appropriately induct ed.
• Ensure the plant operates within the requirements of its Environmental Permit.
• Monitor plant performance, identify defects and ensure they are appropriately reported and recorded within the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Ensure planned preventative maintenance activities are completed and accurately recorded.
• Lead incident reporting and follow-up investigations where required.
• Act as Incident Controller during emergency situations and emergency plan testing.
• Carry out routine testing of site emergency, safety and environmental procedures.
• Coordinate shift cover to maintain the required operational team, including providing weekend shift cover when required.
• Lead team meetings, briefings and detailed shift handovers to maintain strong communication across the operation.
• Support the development and performance of your team through regular feedback, development discussions and performance reviews.
• Carry out return-to-work discussions following employee absence.
• Work collaboratively with the wider management team to drive continuous improvement across safety, environmental performance, plant reliability and operational efficiency.

What we’re looking for:

You’ll have experience working within a process, power generation, Energy from Waste or similar industrial environment, combined with the confidence and technical knowledge required to lead a shift-based operational team.

You’ll bring:

• Previous process or power plant experience.
• Experience working with Safe Systems of Work, including issuing Permits to Work and associated safety documentation.
• A good understanding of health, safety and environmental requirements within a process or power generation environment.
• Knowledge or experience of maintenance management systems.
• Strong IT skills and confidence using computer-based systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to deliver effective team briefings and detailed shift handovers.
• The ability to produce clear and concise operational reports.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• The confidence to lead a team and make effective operational decisions in a 24-hour plant environment.

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• An ONC/HNC or equivalent engineering qualification.
• A recognised safety qualification such as IOSH or NEBOSH.
• Experience coordinating and supervising employees and contractors.
• Experience or knowledge of environmental permitting within an industrial environment.
• Experience using a Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Senior Authorised Person (SAP) experience covering Mechanical, HV and LV electrical safety.

What you’ll bring as a leader:

We're looking for someone who can combine strong technical knowledge with effective people leadership. You’ll be able to remain calm under pressure, make sound decisions and create an environment where everyone takes responsibility for safety and plant performance.

We are a Great Place to Work

There has never been a more exciting time to join Viridor. Following the acquisition of the business by the global private equity firm, KKR, the core business has been reshaped to focus on our leading UK Energy from Waste portfolio.

As an equal opportunities' employer, Viridor is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.