Shift Team Member

E.ON UK PLC; Scotland; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Join E.ON UK PLC as a Shift Team Member at the Steven's Croft Biomass Power Station. In this role, you will ensure the safe and efficient operation of the plant, while collaborating with a high-performing team. The position offers a competitive salary and an award-winning benefits package, alongside opportunities for career development in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Benefits

26 days of holiday plus bank holidays

Generous pension scheme

Life cover

Bonus opportunities

Access to 20 flexible benefits

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Substantial relevant experience in a similar role.
• Experience in control room and site-wide operations.
• Broad maintenance experience in electrical, mechanical or C&I.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and effective operation of the plant.
• Develop understanding of operational characteristics.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities.

Skills

Hazard identification

Risk assessment

Operational policies

Team collaboration

Education

ONC/NVQ Level 3 in engineering discipline

Relevant safety qualification (e.g. IOSH)

Job description

Location: Lockerbie, Scotland

Salary: £43,602-£48,445 + Allowances.

At E.ON Energy Infrastructure Solutions (EIS) UK, we are leading the way in the UK's energy transition, playing a pivotal role in achieving net zero. We specialise in delivering innovative, sustainable energy infrastructure, including heat networks that provide efficient, low-carbon heating solutions to communities and businesses. With our projects, we are reducing carbon footprints and driving forward the shift to cleaner energy. Join us and be part of a team that's not just imagining a greener future but actively building it.

We're looking for a Shift Team Member to join our operations team at Steven's Croft Biomass Power Station, a 48MW facility located in Lockerbie, Scotland. This is an incredibly rare chance to join our high performing, safety-focused, performance-driven team. In this hands-on role, you'll help keep our plant running safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.

Responsibilities include:

1. Ensuring that the plant is operated safely, professionally and effectively to deliver optimal performance.
2. Developing a full understanding of the operational characteristics of the installed plant.
3. Utilising skills and experience to minimise the effects of operational difficulties.
4. Promoting trust and good working relationships within the immediate team, with other shift teams, site maintenance teams, off-site staff, contractors and site customers.
5. Developing operational and task area procedures.
6. Understanding the commercial aspects of plant operation and ensuring that all Supply Contract conditions are met.
7. Identifying continuous improvement opportunities and assisting in their implementation.
8. Ensuring that communication to third party suppliers is effective.
9. Carrying out selected first-line maintenance activities.
10. Performing key safety roles for the site including Nominated Supervisor, Competent Person and Selected Person.

What we need from you:

1. Substantial relevant experience gained within a similar role and industry.
2. Experience in undertaking control room and site-wide operations.
3. Experience of operating within safety, environmental and operational policies, frameworks and statutory legislation.
4. Broad maintenance experience gained from a relevant discipline area (electrical, mechanical or C&I).
5. Good understanding and awareness of environmental, commercial and legal issues and their impact on plant operating conditions.
6. Competence in hazard identification and risk assessment and management of risks.
7. Ability to perform the role of emergency and incident controller.

It would be great if you had:

1. ONC/NVQ Level 3, or equivalent qualification, in a related engineering discipline (electrical, mechanical or C&I).
2. Relevant safety qualification - e.g. IOSH.
3. An understanding of the plant's processes and systems.

Here's what you need to know:

The position requires working rotating day and night shifts, including 12-hour shifts.

• Award-Winning Benefits: Our market-leading benefits package includes 26 days of holiday plus bank holidays, a generous pension scheme, life cover, bonus opportunities, and access to 20 flexible benefits with tax and/or NI savings. Recognised with the Personnel Today Reward, Recognition and Benefits Award 2022, our benefits truly stand out.

• Recognised for Family-Friendly and Hybrid Policies: In 2024, we earned Double Recognition at the Personnel Today Awards for our exceptional family-friendly and hybrid working initiatives. Let's discuss how we can work together flexibly.

• Inclusive Employer: As the only energy company in the Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers (currently ranked 8th), we're committed to equal opportunities, diversity, and fairness for everyone.

• Support for Disabled Applicants: As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee an interview for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum role criteria.

• Development Opportunities: With inclusive talent networks, learning resources, and skill-building programs, your career growth is a priority.