Shift Team Leader - CCGT

Astute People; Shoreham-by-Sea; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Private medical insurance

External training opportunities

Job summary

Astute People is recruiting a Shift Team Leader for a CCGT site in West Sussex to oversee safe, reliable operation of the plant and provide leadership on shift.

The starting package includes £64,000 basic salary, £12,000 shift allowance and £2,100 Southeast allowance, with bonus and private medical insurance. Candidates with HNC in Engineering and experience in heavy process environments are encouraged to apply; risk management, safety procedures and permit-to-work knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• HNC (or equivalent) qualification in an Engineering discipline.
• Operational/maintenance experience in power generation or heavy industrial environments.
• Experience leading teams in safety-critical environments.
• Knowledge of health & safety legislation; NEBOSH or IOSH advantageous.
• SAP authorisation is desirable; candidates with Appointed Person status encouraged.
• Navy leavers with watchkeeping experience on steam-raising plant encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise shift operations to ensure safe, reliable plant running.
• Act as primary point of contact for out-of-hours site management and operational decision-making.
• Promote safety culture and ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental procedures.
• Undertake Safety Coordinator duties in accordance with safety rules and permit-to-work systems.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure operational obligations are achieved.
• Monitor plant performance and respond proactively to operational issues to maximise availability and efficiency.
• Coordinate and support maintenance activities to minimise downtime and maintain operational readiness.
• Lead, motivate and develop shift personnel through effective people management and coaching.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance plant performance, reliability and safety standards.
• Ensure operational activities are carried out in accordance with regulatory requirements, company policies and industry best practice.

Skills

Safety leadership

Shift operations

Team supervision

Stakeholder communication

Education

HNC in Engineering

Tools

SAP authorisation

Job description

Astute's Power team is partnering with a leading Energy company in the UK to recruit a Shift Team Leader to join its CCGT site in West Sussex.

The Shift Team Leader role comes with a starting salary of up to £64,000 basic salary, £12,000 Shift Allowance and £2,100 SE allowance as well as benefits including bonus and medical insurance. If you are a HNC qualified DCS Operator or Team Leader, with experience operating within heavy process environments, please submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Shift Team Leader role

• Lead and supervise shift operations to ensure the safe, reliable and efficient running of the plant.
• Act as the primary point of contact for out-of-hours site management and operational decision-making.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all health, safety and environmental procedures.
• Undertake Safety Coordinator duties in accordance with company safety rules and permit-to-work systems.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure operational obligations are achieved.
• Monitor plant performance and respond proactively to operational issues to maximise availability and efficiency.
• Coordinate and support maintenance activities to minimise downtime and maintain operational readiness.
• Lead, motivate and develop shift personnel through effective people management and coaching.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance plant performance, reliability and safety standards.
• Ensure operational activities are carried out in accordance with regulatory requirements, company policies and industry best practice.

Professional qualifications

• HNC (or equivalent) qualification in an Engineering discipline.
• Proven operational and/or maintenance experience within power generation, oil & gas, refining, offshore, utilities or other heavy industrial environments.
• Previous experience leading or coordinating teams within a safety-critical environment.
• Strong knowledge of health & safety legislation, engineering standards and regulatory compliance requirements, with NEBOSH, IOSH or similar qualifications being advantageous.
• SAP authorisation is desirable, although candidates with Appointed Person status and hands-on experience managing safety isolations are encouraged to apply.
• Navy leavers with relevant watchkeeping experience on steam-raising plant are encouraged to apply.

Personal skills

• Self-motivated and capable of working independently while taking ownership of operational performance and team objectives.
• A collaborative team player who builds strong relationships, supports colleagues and promotes a positive working culture.
• Adaptable and resilient, with a commitment to continuous improvement, learning and maintaining the highest safety standards.

Starting salary of up to £64,000 + £12,400 shift allowance +£2,100 southeast allowance Benefits package including up to 30% bonus and private medical insurance Opportunity to work for a leading energy company with external training opportunities.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful