Shift Team Leader - Energy From Waste

Astute People; Painter's Forstal; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Waste Management company in the UK is seeking a Shift Team Leader to manage operations at an Energy from Waste plant. The role involves overseeing day-to-day activities, ensuring safety, and providing technical support. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and significant operational experience in power stations. The role offers competitive compensation, including a salary up to £74,635 per year plus bonus and benefits.

Benefits

Health Care plan

Pension matched up to 6%

Bonus opportunity up to 12%

Further full company benefits

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' experience in an operational environment.
• Senior Authorised Persons Status or experience with High Voltage equipment is advantageous.
• Experience in Energy from Waste, Coal, or similar power stations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day activities of the shift team.
• Deputise as Operations Manager when necessary.
• Ensure compliance with HSE rules and regulations.

Skills

Operational management experience

Leadership skills

Flexibility to work shifts

Education

Relevant technical qualification (ONC/HNC/Degree)

IOSH or NEBOSH certification

Job description

Astute's Power Team are working with a leading Waste Management company in the UK and are recruiting for a Shift Team Leader to join the Operations Team of a large Energy from Waste plant.

As Shift Team Leader you'll be responsible for managing the day-to-day activities of the shift team and ensure the safe and efficient operation of the Energy from Waste plant. Tis role is paying up to £74,635 per year plus bonus & benefits.

If you're a Shift Team Leader and are looking to secure your next challenge within the power industry, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Shift Team Leader role

Reporting to the Operations Manager you will be responsible for:

• Day to day management of the Operations Team and the safe and efficient operation of the plant
• Deputising as Operations Manager to ensure critical decisions are made in a safe and professional manner
• Ensuring the plant is operating within its parameters whilst complying with strict HSE rules and regulations as well as company policies and procedures
• Managing the sites safety systems including the permit to work system and acting as an Authorised Person for the purpose of issuing permits, switching and carrying out isolations (preferably with experience up to 33kv)
• Providing technical supervision and assistance where necessary for company and contract staff engaged in work
• Providing effective training and monitoring of shift staff to ensure personnel are competent to undertake their duties, this includes reviews and personal l Development Plans
• Working on outage planning (and assisting during outages), plant improvement projects and plant optimisation projects
• Working within the Company Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality Systems

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• A relevant technical qualification such as an ONC/HNC/HNC/Degree in an engineering discipline
• IOSH or NEBOSH
• Senior Authorised Persons Status or experience with High Voltage equipment would be advantageous

Personal skills

The Shift Team Leader role would suit someone who is:

• At least 5 years' experience in an operational environment on a power station with Supervisory experience. This could be Energy from Waste, Coal, CCGT, Biomass, CHP or Nuclear.
• Senior Royal Navy Marine Engineers with significant watch-keeping experience will also be considered (Petty Officers/Chief Petty Officers/Warrant Officers)
• Proven leadership skills
• Flexibility to work Shift Patterns including nights and weekends.

Salary and benefits of the Shift Team Leader role

• Industry competitive salary up to £74,635 per year
• Health Care plan
• Pension matched up to 6%
• Bonus opportunity up to 12%
• Further full company benefits
• INDPOW

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. 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.