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Salary: Up to £62,502 per annum plus 15% annual bonus and Veolia benefits
Hours: 40 hours per week / rota basis that includes weekend and public holidays
Location: Portsmouth Energy Recovery Facility,
Quartremaine Road,
Portsmouth,
PO3 5QH
When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources and help it become a better place for everyone.
As a Shift Team Leader you'll be pushing for innovative solutions to create a more sustainable future for all. We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.
What we can offer you;
* 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
* Access to our company pension scheme
* Free physiotherapy service
* Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
* Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
* Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential
What will you be doing?
* To be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the Energy Recovery Facility,managing a shift team and day operations staff, ensuring compliance with all aspects of the site environmental permits
* Operate / monitor plant from a central control room and operate plant and equipment as required by the operational demands of the ERF, including mobile plant and refuse crane
* Supervise and deploy manpower as appropriate to ensure cost effective, safe and efficient operation of all activities on site within all operational procedures and also in emergency situations
* Provide effective administration and application of the Safety Rules and Health and Safety policies
* Provide technical supervision and assistance where necessary for Company and contract staff engaged in work at the ERF
What are we looking for?
* Proven operational experience in Power Generation or Steam raising plant environments with technical plant knowledge
* Demonstrated experience leading and managing teams in an Engineering background with shift-based operations
* Strong technical background in Health & Safety awareness, including implementation of safe systems of work and permit-to-work procedures
* Comprehensive understanding of environmental and safety legislation applicable to Energy Recovery Facilities and power generation
* Previous experience working rotating shift patterns including days, nights, weekends and public holidays in a continuous operation environment
* Ability to communicate technical information effectively at all levels and produce clear, concise operational and incident reports
What's next?
Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.
We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.
We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles.
We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.