Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading energy company in the UK to recruit a Shift Team Leader for their Energy from Waste power station in Gloucester
The Shift Team Leader role comes with a starting salary of up to £68,000 plus benefits package.
If you're an experienced DCS Operator or ASTL looking for the next step in their career, or a Shift Team Leader looking for a new challenge, please submit your CV today to apply.
Responsibilities and duties of the Shift Team Leader role
Reporting to the Operations Manager you will:
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Lead and coordinate the activities of the shift operations team to ensure safe and efficient plant performance
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Take delegated responsibility for site operations outside of standard office hours
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Act as Senior Authorised Person, issuing and cancelling safety documentation in line with site safety rules
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Respond to and manage operational incidents and emergencies in accordance with the site emergency plan
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Ensure the facility operates in full compliance with environmental permits, planning conditions and statutory requirements
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Monitor plant performance and take proactive steps to optimise availability, reliability and efficiency
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Oversee waste acceptance to ensure only compliant materials are processed
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Maintain accurate shift logs, operational reports and incident documentation
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Deliver structured and effective shift handovers
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Support the development, coaching and performance management of shift personnel
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Promote a strong safety culture and high standards of housekeeping across the site
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Provide shift cover where required to maintain operational continuity
Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
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Extensive operational experience within a power generation environment such as Energy from Waste, CCGT, biomass, coal or oil-fired plant, or relevant experience as a Royal Navy Marine Engineer
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Strong understanding of health and safety legislation, environmental compliance and safe systems of work
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Experience operating under formal safety rules and permit to work systems
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Proven ability to make sound operational decisions in a fast-paced environment
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Level 3 qualification in relevant subject such as operations or engineering.
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Happy to work a shift pattern that includes day and night shifts.
Personal Skills
The Shift Team Leader role would suit someone who is:
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A confident leader with the ability to motivate and guide a team
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Calm and decisive when managing challenging or high-pressure situations
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Organised and able to prioritise workload effectively
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Analytical with strong problem-solving capability
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An effective communicator who can engage with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels
Salary and benefits of the Shift Team Leader role
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Salary of £45,000 - £68,000
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Competitive benefits package
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Opportunity to join a leading energy company
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