Megan Balmer

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a well-established renewable energy operator to recruit a Shift Team Leader for a biomass plant just outside Nottingham. 

The Shift Team Leader role comes with a competitive salary, enhanced pension and the opportunity to work on a modern renewable energy facility operating on a shift-based pattern.

If you’re a Operations Technician or Assistant Shift Team Leader then submit your CV to apply today.

• Take full operational responsibility for the safe and efficient running of the biomass power plant during your shift

• Operate and monitor plant systems including fuel handling, boiler, turbine, emissions control and balance of plant

• Act as a Senior Authorised Person in line with site safety rules, ensuring plant isolation and permits are managed correctly

• Ensure all activities comply with health, safety and environmental requirements at all times

• Lead emergency response activities and ensure incidents are reported accurately and promptly

• Carry out first-line fault finding and support routine and breakdown maintenance activities

• Monitor plant performance to maximise availability, efficiency and power output

• Maintain accurate operational logs, reports and compliance records

• Support work planning through participation in daily coordination meetings

• Provide technical guidance and on-shift supervision to colleagues and contractors

• Ensure housekeeping standards are consistently maintained across the site

• NVQ Level 3, completed apprenticeship or equivalent qualification in a relevant engineering discipline

• Operational or maintenance experience within 24/7 heavy processing industry such as power generation, chemical, manufacturing, etc. 

• Experience operating plant via DCS or SCADA control systems

• Working knowledge of pressure systems and electrical systems

• Strong IT skills for reporting and data recording

• A clear understanding of safe systems of work and permit procedures

• Safety-focused with a disciplined and methodical approach

• Calm and effective when responding to plant or operational issues

• Confident working independently and making sound operational decisions

• Organised with strong communication and reporting skills

• Committed to high operational standards and continuous improvement

• Professional and collaborative when working with internal teams and contractors

• Competitive salary

• Shift-based working pattern

• Pension scheme

• Opportunity to work within the renewable energy sector

• Ongoing training and professional development