Shift Team Leader

We are recruiting for experienced Shift Team Leaders to join an Energy Recovery Facility in the Essex area.

Our client is seeking individuals with strong operational leadership experience gained within power generation, energy recovery, utilities, process manufacturing or other heavy industrial environments.

As Shift Team Leader, you will take responsibility for leading and supervising the shift operations team, ensuring the safe, compliant and efficient operation of the facility.

Working closely with engineering, maintenance and management teams, you will contribute to the development of operational procedures, safety systems and plant performance standards.

• Lead, supervise and develop the shift operations team, promoting a strong safety culture and high operational standards.
• Oversee day-to-day plant operations, maximising process efficiency, availability and energy generation.
• Support operational readiness, plant improvement initiatives and the development of safe operating procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety and environmental legislation, procedures and site requirements.
• Operate within established Safe Systems of Work, including Permit-to-Work procedures and plant isolations.
• Undertake Senior Authorised Person (SAP) responsibilities following appropriate training and authorisation.
• Coordinate and supervise contractors, ensuring work is carried out safely and effectively.
• Work collaboratively with engineering and maintenance teams to identify and resolve operational issues.
• Coordinate emergency response exercises, safety drills and environmental procedures.
• Support incident investigations, root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate operational records, reports and shift handovers.

We are particularly interested in speaking with candidates who have:

• Previous supervisory or management experience within an operational or industrial environment.
• Knowledge of high-pressure steam systems, boilers, turbines, electrical generation or associated process equipment.
• Experience working with Safe Systems of Work, Permit-to-Work procedures and operational safety management.
• A relevant engineering qualification, ideally ONC, HNC or equivalent.
• A health and safety qualification such as IOSH or NEBOSH, or willingness to undertake further training.
• Strong communication, problem-solving and team leadership skills.
• Experience working within DCS-controlled process environments would be advantageous.
• Previous SAP or Authorised Person experience would be beneficial, although training can be provided.

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Additional shift and location-related allowances.
• Annual performance-related bonus.
• Permanent employment with a major operator in the UK energy sector.
• Extensive training and development opportunities.
• The opportunity to play a key role in the ongoing development and operational performance of a major energy facility
• Genuine scope to influence operational standards, team development and site culture from the outset.