Shift Manager – Energy from Waste Competitive Salary Bonus Excellent Benefits Kent MC Technical Recruitment is currently looking to recruit a Shift Manager to join an established Energy from Waste power station in the Kent area. This role plays a crucial part in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of a modern EfW facility, overseeing plant operations and supporting the operations team in delivering strong environmental, safety, and performance results. As the Shift Manager, your responsibilities will include: Managing and supervising daily operations of the EfW plant Leading a team of operational staff, ensuring performance and compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations Acting as the senior on-site representative during your shift, including as Incident Controller in emergencies Driving continuous improvement, identifying performance opportunities, and implementing operational changes Supporting coordination of maintenance activities and safe system of work procedures Managing contractor activities and ensuring site-wide communication between teams Leading root cause investigations and incident reporting processes Supporting recruitment, training, and development of the operational team Ensuring effective communication between departments to maintain operational excellence Working 5 days a week (40hrs) Other duties as required To be considered, you should have: Previous experience in a similar role within Energy from Waste, Power Generation, or another high-hazard industrial sector Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a team in a 24/7 operational environment In-depth knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations Excellent communication and organisational skills Ability to take responsibility and make confident decisions under pressure Strong technical understanding of EfW processes, turbines, boilers, or control room operations What’s on offer: Competitive salary depending on experience Holidays Company pension & life insurance Discretionary annual bonus scheme Flexible benefits including cycle-to-work, gym membership, and retail discounts Access to wellbeing services and development opportunities To Apply: If you’re an experienced operational leader looking to step into a high-responsibility role within the growing energy recovery sector, please apply via the link or contact Matt George at MC Technical Recruitment on (phone number removed) / (url removed)