Shift Team Leader (51574)
Requisition
51574
-Posted
23/10/2026
- ERF Operations
- South West England
- Exeter, Devon
Our Vision is to be the UK’s leading innovator of resource recovery and recycling, transforming waste for a climate-positive future.
Are you someone who lives and breathes high performance, leads with ambition, and would like to be part of an organisation that looks after tomorrow? Viridor has a redefined purpose, a bold Vision, and an ambitious, market-leading strategy. We are investing in the future, and we need a talented team with exceptional people, who believe in each other, to help us achieve this.
Join us, as we rise to the challenge and
build a world where nothing goes to waste
Viridor is at the forefront of waste management and resource recovery in the UK, operating the largest network of Energy Recovery Facilities (ERFs). We play a crucial role in supporting the UK's climate goals by diverting waste from landfills and transforming it into valuable energy resources.
We have an opportunity in Exeter for a Shift Team Leader to join our team working 40 hours per week.
The salary for this role will be £65,363 per annum + shift allowance , and participation in an annual bonus scheme, in addition to our great range of benefits.
The closing date for applications is 23/11/2026
. We encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may close vacancies early if we receive a high number of applications.
As Shift Team Leader, you will provide leadership, direction and technical expertise to the shift team, ensuring the safe, efficient and environmentally compliant operation of the ERF plant. Acting as the site's Senior Authorised Person (SAP), you will oversee the Safe System of Work, supervise contractors, and play a key role in maximising plant performance, waste throughput and energy generation.
Reporting to the Operations Manager
, you will be accountable for Shift Operator Technicians and Auxiliary Plant Operators while driving operational excellence across a 24-hour shift operation.
- Lead and supervise shift teams to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the ERF plant.
- Prioritise workloads and resources to maximise plant availability and performance against operational KPIs.
- Maximise waste throughput and energy output through effective plant management.
- Organise shift cover when required to maintain operational resilience.
- Participate in an on-call rota and provide shift cover at weekends when required.
- Conduct detailed shift handovers and ensure effective communication across teams.
- Take full responsibility for maintaining the highest standards of health, safety and environmental performance.
- Act as the site's Senior Authorised Person (SAP), managing the Safe System of Work and Permit to Work processes.
- Carry out risk assessments and ensure all work activities are completed safely.
- Ensure compliance with all site policies, statutory regulations and environmental permit requirements.
- Lead emergency responses as Incident Controller during incidents and emergency exercises.
- Conduct routine testing of emergency procedures and maintain accurate records.
- Ensure all visitors and contractors receive site inductions and understand emergency procedures.
- Ensure operational Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) tasks are completed and recorded within the CMMS.
- Identify, report and manage plant defects through the maintenance management system.
- Work collaboratively with maintenance and management teams to drive continuous improvement.
- Ensure all quality and environmental performance parameters are achieved.
- Lead, motivate and develop a high-performing shift team.
- Conduct performance reviews,…
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