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Salary: Competitive plus a 15% annual bonus and Veolia benefits
Grade: 5.1
Hours: 40 hours per week, day shift (Monday to Friday). You may occasionally be required to support out-of-hours or weekend cover as part of the site's operational requirements.
Location: Energy Recovery Facility
Bernard Road Service Centre
Sheffield
S4 7YX
When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources and help it become a better place for everyone.
As a Shift Team Leader you'll be pushing for innovative solutions to create a more sustainable future for all. We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.
What we can offer you;
25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
Access to our company/people's pension scheme
Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household
One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community
Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential
What you'll be doing;
Supporting ERF/power plant operations, including waste-fired high-pressure boilers, steam cycle systems and generators
Operating at senior authorised person level, or working towards SAP status, to support safe control of work
Monitoring and supporting plant operation from the central control room using the distributed control system (DCS)
Managing permit to work and safe systems of work, including permit office activities
Coordinating work planning and scheduling with engineering and operations teams, including outage and maintenance planning
Raising defects and progressing work orders using the CMMS (EAM or equivalent)
Supporting compliance with the environmental permit/PPC permit, including monitoring and reporting any non-compliance or incidents
Applying site safety rules and relevant health and safety legislation, including PUWER, LOLER and CDM requirements
Coordinating cross-boundary works with external parties, including DNO interface for electrical works
Operating plant and equipment as required by site demands, including mobile plant and the refuse crane (where trained/authorised)
Monitoring stock levels and coordinating receipts of consumables and collections of residues
Completing hazard observations and behavioural safety monitoring (e.g., TeamSafe) to support a strong safety culture
What we're looking for:
Relevant qualifications or equivalent experience in energy recovery facility (ERF) operations or power plant operations
Engineering knowledge within an industrial/process environment
NEBOSH General Certificate and/or IOSH Managing Safely
Conversant with distributed control systems (DCS) / control room operations
Knowledge of boiler water and steam cycle treatment and chemistry
Legionella awareness
Strong working knowledge of health and safety legislation including PUWER, LOLER and CDM Regulations
City & Guilds confined space - medium risk (or equivalent)
Familiarity with power industry / electricity board safety rules
Senior authorised person (SAP) status, or authorised person working towards SAP status
What's next?
Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.
We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.
We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles.
We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
If you are successful in securing a new role or promotion within the company, any offer to you may be subject to the acceptance of standardised terms and conditions. These new terms and conditions may differ from your current contract, if you have any questions about how this might affect you, please don't hesitate to contact your line manager or the HR team.
Job Posting End Date:
What's next?
Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.
We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.
We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles.
We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive