Shift Team Leader

Astute's Power Team is partnering with a leading energy provider to recruit a Shift Team Leader to work at an Energy from Waste plant in Worcestershire. The Shift Team Leader role comes with a competitive salary and benefits package. If you're an experienced DCS Operator or ASTL looking for the next step in their career, or a Shift Team Leader looking for a new challenge, please submit your CV today to apply. Responsibilities and duties of the Shift Team Leader role Reporting To The Operations Manager You Will

• Lead and coordinate the activities of the shift operations team to ensure safe and efficient plant performance
• Take delegated responsibility for site operations outside of standard office hours
• Act as Senior Authorised Person, issuing and cancelling safety documentation in line with site safety rules
• Respond to and manage operational incidents and emergencies in accordance with the site emergency plan
• Ensure the facility operates in full compliance with environmental permits, planning conditions and statutory requirements
• Monitor plant performance and take proactive steps to optimise availability, reliability and efficiency
• Oversee waste acceptance to ensure only compliant materials are processed
• Maintain accurate shift logs, operational reports and incident documentation
• Deliver structured and effective shift handovers
• Support the development, coaching and performance management of shift personnel
• Promote a strong safety culture and high standards of housekeeping across the site
• Provide shift cover where required to maintain operational continuity Professional Qualifications
• Extensive operational experience within a power generation environment such as Energy from Waste, CCGT, biomass, coal or oil-fired plant, or relevant experience as a Royal Navy Marine Engineer
• Strong understanding of health and safety legislation, environmental compliance and safe systems of work
• Experience operating under formal safety rules and permit to work systems
• Level 3 qualification in relevant subject such as operations or engineering.
• Happy to work a shift pattern that includes day and night shifts. Personal Skills The Shift Team Leader role would suit someone who is:
• A confident leader with the ability to motivate and guide a team
• Calm and decisive when managing challenging or high-pressure situations
• Organised and able to prioritise workload effectively Salary and benefits of the Shift Team Leader role
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Long term progression opportunities
• Opportunity to join a leading Energy from Waste company ()