Shift Team Leader
The pivotal role of a Shift Team Leader involves overseeing plant operations on a shift rota, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards while driving operational efficiency. The successful Shift Team Leader candidate will be a proven leader with strong technical expertise in power plant processes, able to manage both people and performance to achieve consistent reliability and output.
Key Responsibilities of a Shift Team Leader
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Lead and supervise a shift team, ensuring safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible plant operations.
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Oversee routine and reactive maintenance activities, optimising plant reliability and availability.
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Manage plant dispatch in consultation with external system operators to meet agreed performance requirements.
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Ensure strict adherence to site safety protocols, including HV switching and safe isolation procedures.
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Monitor plant performance, identify issues, and implement proactive measures to enhance operational outcomes.
Candidate Requirements
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Degree or HND in an engineering discipline (or equivalent experience in power plant operations).
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Minimum five years’ experience in a power generation environment, including leadership of shift teams.
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Strong knowledge of biomass or thermal plant processes, steam turbines, electrical systems, and safety controls.
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Health and Safety certification (IOSH Managing Safely required; NEBOSH Certificate preferred).
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Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively under pressure.
What’s on Offer
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Salary of £53,000–£56,000 per annum.
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Salary-sacrifice pension scheme with double matching employer contributions (capped at 6%).
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Life insurance and annual subscription to a professional membership body.
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Overtime paid at time and a half, plus site and company performance-related bonus schemes.
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25 days’ holiday (with additional entitlement linked to service).
This is a fantatstic opportunity for a driven and motivated individual. Please apply Altera Recruitment Group with your most up-to-date CV