Day Shift Team Leader; ERF

Position: Day Shift Team Leader (ERF)
Title:

Shift Team Leader (ERF)

Location:

Exeter, Devon

Shifts:

Monday - Friday, 7.30am - 3.30pm (Flexible hours)

Salary:
Circa £62,000 per annum + 10% Bonus + Overtime Opportunities + 7% Pension Contribution Scheme + Private Healthcare + Enhanced Benefits Package + Fantastic hands-on training and progression opportunities!

The Company:

My client is a national leader in energy recovery, operating over 300 sites across the UK. As an ethical, sector-leading firm at the forefront of renewable energy and recycling, they are seeking an experienced Senior Operations Team Lead or Supervisor to join their Exeter team on a full-time, permanent basis.

This business is known for investing heavily in employee wellbeing and professional development. For those looking for long-term security and exposure to high-level renewable technology, this role offers a fantastic platform for growth within a stable, trend-setting organization.

The Role:

As the second-in-command for day operations, you will lead a specialist team to ensure maximum plant reliability and safety. This is a "safety-first" leadership role where you will manage the Safe System of Work as a Senior Authorised Person (SAP).

Key Responsibilities:

Safety Leadership:
Document all site observations in line with H&S, Quality, and Environmental Management Systems.
Compliance:
Ensure the plant operates within the EPR (Environmental Permitting Regulations) and IED standards at all times.
Maintenance Management:
Oversee the CMMS to ensure all planned and reactive maintenance is recorded and completed.
Contractor Management:
Induct and manage onsite contractors, issuing Permits to Work (PTW) and ensuring strict adherence to RAMS.
Continuous Improvement:
Lead regular team huddles and implement CI projects to optimize plant performance.

Requirements:

Experience:

5+ years in a high-pressure process environment (Waste to Energy, Incineration, Power Gen, or Biomass).
Technical

Qualifications:

Minimum HNC/HND in an Engineering discipline (or equivalent).
Safety

Qualifications:

IOSH or NEBOSH General Certificate.
Authorisation:
You must have proven experience as a Senior Authorised Person (SAP).
Systems:
Strong understanding of EPR permits, CEMS, and the use of CMMS (e.g., SAP, Holis, or Maximo).

Benefits:

Financial: 10% Yearly Bonus, Overtime (Time-and-a-half), Profit Share Scheme.
Future: 7% Contributory Pension, clear paths for rapid progression.
Wellbeing:
Private Healthcare, physical and mental health support.
Perks:
Friendly, sociable environment and discounts on retail and holidays.

Titles Shift Team lead, Operations Supervisor, Site Team Lead, Assistant Site Manager, Assistant Operations Manager, Operations Technician, Shift Technician, ERF Technician, Plant operator, Multiskilled Engineer, Site Technician, Site Engineer, Operations Engineer, Site manager, Plant Operator, Plant Operations.

Locations:
Exeter, Exminster, Topsham, Cranbrook, Broadclyst, Crediton, Exmouth, Newton Abbot, Tiverton, Honiton, Dawlish, Teignmouth, Cullompton, Okehampton, Chudleigh, Silverton, Thorverton, Kennford, Woodbury, Whimple, Feniton

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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