Shift Team Leader – Energy from Waste Power Plant
Location: Liverpool
Salary: £45,000-£60,000 + Benefits + Shift Allowance
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent
The Opportunity:
We are recruiting for an experienced Shift Team Leader to join a modern Energy from Waste power generation facility in the Liverpool area.
Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for the safe, compliant and efficient day-to-day operation of the plant while leading and supporting the shift operations team. This is a hands-on leadership role within a fast-paced operational environment where safety, reliability and performance are key priorities.
This opportunity would suit candidates with a strong background in power generation, thermal plant operations, EfW, CHP, biomass, utilities or other heavy process industries.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and supervise the shift operations team during day-to-day plant operations
* Ensure high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance
* Maximise plant availability, efficiency and reliability
* Monitor plant performance and respond proactively to operational issues
* Support routine maintenance activities, fault finding and defect resolution
* Operate within site safety rules and permit systems
* Produce accurate shift logs, defect reports and operational documentation
* Support outage planning, scheduling and coordination activities
* Interface with contractors and external service providers where required
* Act as part of the emergency response structure during site incidents
* Maintain high housekeeping and operational standards across the site
* Promote a positive safety culture and strong team environment
Qualifications & Knowledge
* HND or equivalent in an Engineering discipline preferred
* Strong understanding of thermal power plant operations or heavy industrial processes
* Knowledge of permit to work systems, HV/LV systems and operational safety procedures
* NEBOSH or IOSH qualification advantageous
Experience
* Minimum 5 years’ experience within power generation or process plant operations
* Previous supervisory or team leadership experience
* Experience operating from a control room environment desirable
* Background within EfW, biomass, CHP, CCGT, utilities, petrochemical or similar sectors preferred
What’s on Offer?
* £45,000-£60,000 annual + bonuses + Other benefits
* Long-term permanent opportunity
* Career progression within a growing power generation sector
* Supportive and professional working environment