Job Description
Assistant Shift Team Leader Energy from Waste
Competitive salary + shift allowance + benefits
Chelmsford, Essex
SCINERGY Recruitment are recruiting for Assistant Shift Team Leader / Shift Operations Technician to join a new build EFW power station near Chelmsford, Essex.
Operating within a 5-shift rota, this role supports the Shift Team Leader in the safe, efficient and compliant running of the power station. The Assistant STL will play a key role in operational coordination, safety leadership and frontline team supervision.
The role will involve:
Operating and supervising plant systems via the DCS to maintain stable performance
Driving compliance with site safety rules, permit-to-work systems and isolation procedures
Supporting the day-to-day coordination of plant operations and material handling activities
Leading and developing a team of production technicians on shift
Ensuring emissions, licence conditions and environmental standards are maintained at all times
Coordinating with maintenance teams to facilitate planned and reactive works
Managing bunker operations, consumables and residue handling
Supporting grid and external interface coordination where required
Contributing to shift planning, reporting and operational performance reviews
To be considered for this role, you should have:
Proven experience at Shift Operator, Shift Technician, Process Operator or similar in a heavy process industry e.g. power generation, chemical, paper production, pharmaceutical, cement etc
A technical engineering qualification would be preferred e.g. ONC/NVQ/City & Guilds
Strong understanding of safe systems of work and permit-to-work procedures
Strong experience of DCS / SCADA operations
A methodical, safety-first mindset with strong problem-solving ability
Whats on offer:
Competitive salary + a shift allowance
Company pension
Death in service
25 days holiday + BH and birthday off
Performance-related bonus
Ongoing training and development
The opportunity to join a brand new EFW facility
For further information or to apply, please contact Steve Utton or Callum Sheppard at SCINERGY Recruitment on 02030 386 115
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