Shift Team Leader: Plant Ops, Safety & Permits

Dornan Engineering Services Ltd; Atherstone; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Dornan Engineering Group is seeking a Shift Team Leader to join the Maintance Team in the West Midlands. Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will oversee permit-to-work activities, lockouts, and safety procedures for safe plant operation.

You will supervise plant operations via SCADA, coordinate resources, provide technical guidance, and contribute to maintenance planning using the CMMS. A strong safety focus and mentoring of shift staff are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a shift team in an industrial environment.
• Knowledge of permit-to-work and lockout/tagout safety procedures.
• Ability to operate and monitor plant via SCADA systems.
• Familiarity with CMMS and maintenance planning processes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Environmental Permits at the site.
• Operate/monitor plant from SCADA and run equipment as required.
• Implement emergency procedures calmly under pressure.
• Supervise resources to ensure safe, cost-effective operations.
• Provide technical supervision for staff on site.
• Contribute to maintenance planning using CMMS.
• Train and mentor shift staff to ensure competence.
• Work within SHEQ systems and safety guidelines.
• Coordinate with staff to minimise outage turnaround times.
• Assist with plant improvements and modifications.
• Perform other tasks as directed by the manager.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety procedures

Maintenance planning

Environmental permits

Training/mentoring

Tools

SCADA

CMMS

Job description

Dornan Engineering Group is seeking a Shift Team Leader to join the Maintance Team in the West Midlands. Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will oversee permit-to-work activities, lockouts, and safety procedures for safe plant operation.

You will supervise plant operations via SCADA, coordinate resources, provide technical guidance, and contribute to maintenance planning using the CMMS. A strong safety focus and mentoring of shift staff are essential.