Shift Manager - Energy from Waste Facility Location: Maidstone Salary: £50,000 - £75,000 (DOE) Role Type: Perm, Full Time Sector: Energy From Waste Shift Pattern: 7am-7pm/7pm-7am Key Responsibilities Lead and manage operations technicians, I/O operators, and support technicians. Operate the plant safely, efficiently, and within environmental standards. Coordinate with maintenance and support teams to optimise performance. Oversee plant shutdowns/startups and ensure compliance with Safe Systems of Work. Serve as Safety Rules Outage Coordinator (SAP 2 level or working toward). Conduct safety inspections and actively participate in H&S meetings. Monitor, report, and improve operational KPIs. Support recruitment, training, and competency development of the shift team. Develop and maintain operational procedures and risk assessments. Manage operational consumables and corrective action plans. Lead technical investigations into plant trips and incidents. Contribute to strategy development and emergency planning. Interrogate and operate Distributed Control Systems (DCS). Act as Incident Controller during emergencies and liaise with emergency services. Ensure personal and team safety, champion a proactive safety culture. Implement SHEQ policies, procedures, and risk assessments. Experience & Qualifications Proven supervisory experience in Energy from Waste, power generation, or large industrial process plant. Minimum 5 years' experience with rotating machinery, boilers, or similar systems. Authorised to administer Safety Rules at SAP level 2 or actively working towards it. Experience with operational risk assessments and procedure development. Competency in using Microsoft Office, CMMS (e.g., Nisoft Eclipse, Gladis, ERP systems). Desirable Skills Excellent leadership and people management capabilities. Strong conflict resolution and performance management experience. High-level planning, organisation, and decision-making skills. NEBOSH General Certificate (completed or working towards). IOSH Managing Safely (completed). HNC or equivalent in a technical or scientific discipline. Contacts Macy Carroll - Recruitment Consultant - Macy.carroll@h9technical.co.uk or 0161 529 5421