Shift Team Leader – Energy from Waste
The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have.
Competitive salary + shift allowance + benefits
Essex
SCINERGY Recruitment are recruiting for a Shift Team Leader to join EFW power station In Essex.
The Shift Team Leader role involves directing and managing the shift team effectively to ensure the site meets its operational targets in a safe and efficient manner.
The role will involve:
Leading and coordinating all day-to-day production and operational activities to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant plant performance
Supervising and developing Deputy STLs and Outside Operators ensuring adequate resourcing, training, and competency at all times
Managing site safety systems, including permit to work, and driving a strong safety-first culture across all operations
Controlling plant operations within design parameters to maximise availability, performance, and output
Coordinating closely with maintenance and external contractors to plan and execute work with minimal disruption to operations
Ensuring full compliance with environmental, regulatory, and licence requirements, including emissions and operational standards
To be considered for this role, you should have:
Proven experience at Lead Operator / Shift Team Leader / Shift Manager level or similar in the power generation sector – EFW, biomass, coal, CCGT, CHP
A technical engineering qualification would be preferred e.g. ONC/NVQ/City & Guilds
Strong understanding of safe xsngvjr 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
For further information or to apply, please contact Steve Utton or Callum Sheppard at SCINERGY Recruitment on or email