Shift Team Leader - Biomass Power Station

Astute People; Chester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading power company in Chester is seeking a Shift Team Leader to supervise shift operations in their Biomass Power Station. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in operations, especially with DCS, and relevant engineering qualifications. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £58,900 along with benefits including private medical insurance and the opportunity to develop your career in a premier energy sector firm.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Benefits package

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in an operations environment, ideally within the power sector.
• Experience with Safety Rules as Authorised Person highly desirable.
• IOSH or NEBOSH qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage shift team operations.
• Train and develop shift personnel.
• Act as emergency controller during incidents.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
• Promote a strong safety culture within the team.

Skills

Team management

DCS experience

Safety compliance

Communication skills

Proactive health and safety attitude

Education

HNC or ONC level qualification in engineering or relevant subject

Job description

Astute's Power Team is partnering with a leading power Company to recruit Shift Team Leader for their Biomass Power Station in Chester.

Salary up to £58,900 + benefits including private medical insurance. If you're an experienced Team Leader with DCS experience or an experienced power station operator looking for progression submit your CV today.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage shift team operations, including staffing structure, daily task assignment, and performance oversight.
• Train, coach, and develop shift personnel, ensuring continuous improvement and competency in operational roles.
• Act as emergency controller during plant incidents, coordinating emergency response and safety procedures.
• Issue and control permits to work, including High Voltage (HV), and ensure adherence to safe systems of work (SSOW).
• Monitor plant processes and control room operations, responding to alarms and deviations to maintain operational stability.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations, adjusting processes and analysing environmental parameters as per license requirements.
• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture, ensuring adherence to site rules and effective incident reporting.
• Use CMMS to manage maintenance activities, including raising and tracking work orders for fault resolution.
• Produce and analyse shift reports, documenting operational activities and supporting continuous improvement.
• Coordinate and communicate with internal departments and emergency services, ensuring smooth operations and safety readiness.
• Manage human resource issues within the team, including shift cover, conflict resolution, and employee development.
• Review, update, and develop operational and safety procedures, in collaboration with the line manager to ensure continuous compliance and improvement.

Professional qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience working in an operations environment, working with DCS, ideally within the power sector.
• HNC or ONC level qualification in an engineering discipline or other relevant subject.
• Experience with the Safety Rules, ideally as an Authorised Person or Senior Authorised Person highly desirable.
• IOSH or NEBOSH qualification highly desirable.

Personal skills

• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and work in high paced environment.
• Proactive attitude towards health, safety & environmental.

Salary and benefits

• Starting salary of £58,900.
• Benefits package including private medical insurance.
• Opportunity to work for a leading power company.

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