Shift Team Leader (Energy From Waste)

MC Technical Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technical recruitment agency is seeking a Shift Team Leader for a biomass power station near Sittingbourne, Kent. The role requires proven leadership skills and experience in managing shift teams to meet operational targets in a safe environment. Attractive salary and benefits including performance-related bonuses and a company pension are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance related bonus

Company Pension

Health cash plan

Qualifications

• Experience as a Shift Team Leader/Production Team Leader in power generation.
• Willingness to work 12-hour shifts.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage the shift team for operational targets.
• Supervise Control Room Operators and Fuel Loaders.
• Ensure operational compliance with environmental permits.
• Manage team training and development.

Skills

Leadership skills

Safety processes understanding

Team coordination

Education

Relevant engineering qualification (NVQ/HNC/apprenticeship)

Job description

Overview

Shift Team Leader - Biomass Power Station

Excellent salary + bonus + benefits

Sittingbourne, Kent

MC Technical Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Shift Team Leader to join the operations department of a modern biomass power station near Sittingbourne, Kent. This plant processes over 170,000 tonnes of waste wood a year producing around 23MW for the national grid.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage the shift team effectively to ensure the site meets its operational targets in a safe and efficient manner.
• Supervise a shift team of Control Room Operators and Fuel Loaders, ensuring safe and efficient operation of the plant.
• Ensure the plant is operating in line with the site\'s environmental permit.
• Manage the safe systems of work as a site SAP for issuing permits.
• Manage shift team resources to ensure effective training and development of operational staff.
• Liaise with the maintenance department when required to ensure minimum downtime and maximum operational availability.
• Carry out all activities with the highest regard for health and safety.
• Deputise for the Operations Manager when required.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Experience at Shift Team Leader / Production Team Leader / Lead Operator or similar in a power generation environment. This could be energy from waste, biomass, coal, CCGT etc.
• A relevant engineering qualification such as NVQ/HNC/apprenticeship etc.
• Ideally experience as a Senior Authorised Person.
• Experience with coordinating and supervising work activities including shift staff and site contractors.
• Proven leadership skills.
• Good practical understanding of health and safety processes and procedures.
• A willingness to work on a shift pattern that involves 12-hour shifts.

Salary & Benefits

• A competitive salary inclusive of a shift allowance.
• A performance related bonus.
• Company Pension.
• Over time.
• Health cash plan.
• Further benefits.

How to apply

If you are interested in this role, please apply via the link or contact Steve at MC Technical Recruitment on (phone number removed) / (url removed) for a confidential chat.