Assistant Shift Team Leader – Energy from Waste Competitive salary shift allowance benefits Chelmsford, Essex SCINERGY are recruiting for an 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 What’s 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 (phone number removed) or click apply now