Shift Team Leader – Energy from Waste Plant
Location: Bicester, Oxford
Salary: £62,849 + £6,340 shift allowance + £2,654 living allowance (Total: £71,803)
Shifts: 12-hour day and night shifts on a 5-week rotating pattern (details below)
On-Call: 1 in 7 weekends
Are you an experienced supervisor or manager with a strong engineering background and a passion for operational excellence? We’re looking for a Shift Team Leader to take ownership of a cutting-edge energy recovery facility, ensuring it operates safely, efficiently, and to the highest environmental standards.
The Role
As Shift Team Leader, you will:
Lead and supervise the Shift Team, managing the daily operation of the plant.
Strive for continual improvement while minimising health, safety, and environmental impacts.
Act as a Senior Authorised Person (SAP), ensuring full compliance with Safe Systems of Work.
Supervise contractors and oversee site activities safely and effectively.
Work closely with management and engineering teams to optimise plant performance.
Conduct routine emergency, safety, and environmental drills, maintaining accurate records.
Investigate incidents objectively to prevent recurrence.
Promote strong communication across the site and ensure visitors and contractors are inducted into safety procedures.
About You
We are looking for someone with:
Proven supervisory or management experience.
An engineering qualification (ONC/HNC or equivalent preferred).
A recognised safety qualification (IOSH or NEBOSH preferred).
Knowledge of power, navy, or process industries (e.g., HP steam, boilers, electrical generation, emissions).
Experience with Safe Systems of Work and safety documentation.
Excellent communication and team briefing skills.
A management or leadership qualification (desirable, not essential).
Shift Pattern
Monday–Tuesday: Days | Wednesday–Thursday: Nights
Wednesday–Thursday: Days | Friday–Sunday: Nights
Friday–Sunday: Days | Monday–Tuesday: Nights
Followed by 12 days off (rotating every 35 days)
This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a senior operational role within a modern, innovative facility that plays a key part in sustainable energy generation. You will enjoy an attractive salary package, structured shift pattern, and the chance to make a genuine impact on safety, performance, and environmental standards.
If this is of interest please press apply or get in contact with Ryan Guy on (phone number removed) or (url removed)