Shift Team Leader

Astute's Power Team is partnering with a leading Energy from Waste operator to recruit a Shift Team Leader for its Gloucester site.

The Shift Team Leader role comes with a salary of £44,041 - £66,000 per annum and comprehensive benefits package including 25 days of annual leave.

If you're a Shift Team Leader and have the relevant experience then submit your CV to apply today.

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 and skills

We are looking for someone with the following:

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

Proven ability to make sound operational decisions in a fast-paced environment

Level 3 qualification in relevant subject such as operations or engineering.

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

Analytical with strong problem-solving capability

An effective communicator who can engage with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels

Salary and benefits of the Shift Team Leader role

£44,041 - £66,000 per annum

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Ongoing training and career development

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative.

We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful