Job Description
Join Us in Making a Difference
Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can use your skills in a company that’s serious about sustainability?
About Us
A Healthier Earth is a climate-tech catalyst delivering profitable, planet-positive projects at speed and scale. We bring together multidiscipline, tech-agnostic teams of engineers, researchers and practitioners to develop, deliver and operate solutions that help restore the world we live in, while contributing to the 1.5°C goal of the Paris Climate Agreement.
Our name sums up our reason for being: everything we do is focused on creating a healthier earth. We believe the technologies needed to do that – to tackle climate change, enable biodiversity to flourish, and improve individual and societal wellbeing – already exist.
Our geo-specific approach enables us to develop the best solutions to meet regional and global environmental objectives. We urge others to join us, bringing ideas, expertise and resources together to solve earth’s problems and accelerate change.
A Healthier Earth operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Pure DC and is backed by leading private equity firm, Oaktree Capital Management.
About You
We’d love to hear from you if you are:
* Curious, analytical, and a problem solver
* Great at building strong relationships
* A flexible, adaptable team player
* Independent and proactive in your work
What You’ll Be Doing
The Shift Team Leader is responsible for operating, supervising, and directing the operations shift team at the Royal Wootton Bassett Biochar site. The role involves planning, implementing, and monitoring systems to optimise process performance while ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations on a 24-hour shift system.
As the Senior Authorised Person (SAP), the Shift Team Leader ensures compliance with A Healthier Earth’s Safe System of Work and supervises both AHE staff and contractors performing activities on-site. The role also includes supporting the Maintenance Department as needed, carrying out maintenance tasks to maximise plant availability.
Daily responsibilities include chairing meetings to review environmental, health and safety matters, overnight activities, and upcoming tasks. Strong communication and collaboration across the site are essential.
This role requires flexibility, dividing time between plant operations, control room activities, and overseeing safe systems of work. It is a multi-skilled position that may involve additional duties as needed to meet site objectives.
What We’re Looking For
Do You Have
* A passion for driving change—challenging the status quo and delivering value
* The ability to think differently—solving complex problems with innovation
* A trust-building mindset—taking ownership and learning from mistakes
* Strong collaboration skills—working across teams to deliver results
Does your experience include?
Essential Requirements
* Strong plant safety knowledge, including Hazops, risk assessments, and safety equipment use.
* Proven experience supervising plant operations, including reporting and troubleshooting.
* Ability to lead teams, organise, monitor, and report work activities.
* Flexible working approach, including shift work and on-call availability.
* Problem-solving skills to develop and implement operational solutions.
* In-depth understanding of Biochar process equipment and its maintenance.
* Accurate record-keeping and reporting for operational compliance.
* Competence in mobile plant operation, including forklifts, telehandlers, and MEWPs.
* Willingness to undertake training for safety-critical equipment and procedures.
* Experience training and mentoring staff to ensure safe operations.
* Industry experience in waste, energy-from-waste, or process environments.
* Competency in hot works and adherence to safety standards.
* IT proficiency, particularly in MS Office, with SCADA/DCS experience preferred.
What’s in It for You?
* A dynamic, passionate team
* Ongoing learning and career development
* Wellbeing support, including mental health resources
* Competitive salary and generous benefits, including:
o Annual leave plus public holidays (with an extra day for your birthday)
o Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
o Private Medical Insurance for you and your family
o Life Insurance (three times salary)
Everyone’s Welcome
At AHE and Pure DC, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of what we do. We celebrate differences and want you to bring your whole self to work. Our Inclusion & Belonging Committee drives initiatives to ensure everyone feels valued.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, let us know—we’re here to support you.
How to Apply
Apply online or reach out to careers@puredc.com for alternative methods. Not sure you tick every box? Apply anyway—we’d love to hear from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr