Shift Team Leader – 24/7 Energy-from-Waste Plant

FCC Environment Group; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Discretionary bonus scheme

On-the-job training and progression

Recognition scheme

Refer a friend

Flexible benefits

Job summary

FCC Environment is seeking a Shift Team Leader to supervise the 24-hour shift team at the Gloucestershire Energy from Waste Facility. You will ensure safe, efficient operation and compliance with design parameters and permits, taking responsibility for on-shift operational matters and providing leadership after hours.

The role requires extensive operational experience in energy from waste or related sectors, strong leadership, and a proactive safety mindset.

Qualifications

• Extensive operational leadership experience in power generation or energy-from-waste contexts.
• Solid knowledge of health and safety legislation and safe systems of work.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead a shift team.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Flexible and adaptable, able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the shift team within a 24-hour operational environment.
• Act as Senior Authorised Person and enforce site safety rules.
• Manage emergencies and coordinate with stakeholders and emergency services.
• Ensure compliance with design criteria, planning conditions and environmental permits.
• Promote a strong safety culture and maintain housekeeping standards.
• Monitor waste acceptance and manage non-conforming waste.
• Ensure all inputs/outputs are processed accurately and efficiently.
• Conduct performance reviews and coach team members.
• Support continuous improvement and development of operational competence.
• Produce incident reports, shift logs and performance data.
• Maximise plant availability, efficiency and reliability.
• Complete shift handovers and cover for other Shift Team Leaders when needed.

Skills

Operational leadership

Health & safety knowledge

Communication skills

Analytical problem-solving

Teamwork

IT literacy

Competency modules training

Job description

FCC Environment is seeking a Shift Team Leader to supervise the 24-hour shift team at the Gloucestershire Energy from Waste Facility. You will ensure safe, efficient operation and compliance with design parameters and permits, taking responsibility for on-shift operational matters and providing leadership after hours.

The role requires extensive operational experience in energy from waste or related sectors, strong leadership, and a proactive safety mindset.