Shift Team Leader - Power Station

Alecto Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Alecto Recruitment is seeking experienced Shift Team Leaders for a full-time, permanent position at a power station in West Sussex. The role entails overseeing operations, ensuring compliance with HSE regulations, and managing safety systems. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications, supervisory experience, and strong leadership skills.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus available

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in an operational environment on a power station with supervisory responsibilities.
• Experience in Energy from Waste, Coal, CCGT, Biomass, CHP, or Nuclear power stations preferred.
• Senior Authorised Persons status or experience with High Voltage equipment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations and ensure safe plant operations.
• Train and monitor shift staff to ensure competence.
• Participate in outage planning and plant improvement projects.

Skills

Leadership

Technical supervision

Health and Safety compliance

Education

HNC or equivalent

IOSH or NEBOSH certification

Job description

Shift Team Leader - Power Station

Location: West Sussex

Salary: Up to £80,000 + Benefits

Alecto Recruitment is seeking experienced Shift Team Leaders with a background in overseeing shift teams within the Power Generation sector or similar industries for a full-time, permanent position in West Sussex.

Job Brief

You will be responsible for the daily management of the Operations Team and ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the plant. Deputising as Operations Manager, you will make critical decisions safely and professionally, including:

• Ensuring the plant operates within its parameters while complying with strict HSE regulations, company policies, and procedures
• Managing safety systems, including permit to work systems, and acting as an Authorised Person for issuing permits, switching, and isolations (preferably with experience up to 33kV)
• Providing technical supervision and assistance to company and contract staff engaged in work
• Training and monitoring shift staff to ensure competence, including reviews and personal development plans
• Participating in outage planning, plant improvement, and optimisation projects
• Adhering to the Company’s Health & Safety, Environmental, and Quality Systems

Requirements

• Relevant technical qualification, such as HNC or equivalent (MUST)
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in an operational environment on a power station with supervisory responsibilities
• Experience in Energy from Waste, Coal, CCGT, Biomass, CHP, or Nuclear power stations
• Royal Navy Marine Engineers with significant watch-keeping experience (Petty Officers, Chief Petty Officers, Warrant Officers) will also be considered
• IOSH or NEBOSH certification
• Senior Authorised Persons status or experience with High Voltage equipment is advantageous
• Proven leadership skills

Package

• Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 plus benefits
• Performance-related bonus available

To apply, please send your CV or contact Ashley at (phone number removed) for more information.

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