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Shift Team Leader

Join Cobalt Energy in Gladsmuir, UK as a Shift Team Leader. Oversee turbine and boiler operations using DCS, ensure HSE compliance, and mentor your team. Benefit from a 24/7 shift rota and opportunities for professional growth in renewable energy.

On-site Full time UTC+00:00 Updated 2 days ago

Applies on cobaltenergy.co.uk

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Job description

Using a DCS system you will be required to start, stop and monitor turbines, boilers, pumps, water treatment plant, and other systems/apparatus.

Ensuring the plant is operating within its parameters whilst complying with strict HSE rules and regulations as well as company policies and procedures.

Conducting plant walking tours and daily checks to ensure equipment is operating correctly and efficiently.

Monitoring Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS) ensuring the plant operates within the terms of its environmental permit.

Providing technical supervision and assistance where necessary for company and contract staff.

Working within the company Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality Systems.

Provide direction and guidance to the Shift Process Operator to under take regular/scheduled plant walk-downs, to adjust assets, and undertake inspections to check the condition of the plant equipment and thus recording information asper the management system requirements/shift reports.

Support and coordinate minor reactive maintenance and process stoppage situations on shift including raising jobs on the maintenance system.

Enact and assist in the continuous improvement of operational Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)s.

Ensure compliance with Environmental Permit conditions.

Maintain accurate records of plant performance via full and accurate completion of shift log spreadsheet.

Supervising the testing and treatment of boiler, cooling, and other plant water systems.

Maintaining a clean, safe and orderly plant condition to the prescribed standard.

Manage, mentor, coach, and develop your Shift Team.

Provide shift cover for other STL's in the event of sickness, holiday, or training.

To work as part of a 365-day, 24/7, shift Rota.

Experience/Qualifications/Skills

To be considered for this position you should have:

A relevant technical qualification such as HNC/NVQ in a relevant engineering discipline; or demonstrable time served experience is preferred.

HMI, SCADA, DCS, etc., knowledge and experience is essential.

Relevant operational experience gained in a power generation or steam raising process or the ability to demonstrate significant experience of the operation of mechanical processes via DCS/HMI.

Experience of plant process management - plant control room and plant shop-floor environments.

A flexible working attitude and a strong team working approach are essential.

Strong communication skills with a logical approach to problem-solving.

Basic IT skills to be able to undertake reporting via a computerised system.

IOSH NEBOSH BOAS qualifications are advantageous but not essential.

Practical skills including basic mechanical fitting tasks (such as making minor adjustments/repairs).

Any Electrical AP or SAP background would be advantageous, but not essential.

A Health and Safety qualification, such as IOSH would be of benefit however training will be provided.

Knowledge and experience of team development would be a distinct advantage.

Typical pay for similar roles

Estimate
£40,017–62,600 annually
Mid level · United Kingdom · 450 similar jobs

The middle half of pay advertised on Rejobs for this group over the last 24 months. This employer has not stated a salary.

About this role

Posted
1 Oct 2026
Updated
1 Oct 2026
Job type
Full time
Workplace
On-site
Sectors
Working hours
UTC+00:00
Experience
Relevant operational experience

About Cobalt Energy

Company Overview

Name

Cobalt Energy Limited, privately held with majority ownership by Cobalt Energy Holdings Limited since 2021

Headquarters

Buxton, United Kingdom

Founded

2009

Size

Approximately 200 employees ranged in recent years (source: linkedin.com)

What They Do

Cobalt Energy has evolved from a focused engineering consultancy into a comprehensive engineering, consulting, project delivery, and operations business serving the waste, renewables, and wider energy sectors (source: cobaltenergy.co.uk). Their expertise is concentrated specifically on waste-to-energy, biomass, anaerobic digestion, biofuels, battery energy storage systems, and other renewable technologies, emphasizing technical and commercial consulting, engineering, construction support, project delivery, and long-term operations and maintenance (source: cobaltenergy.co.uk). The company provides a "one-stop solution for engineering and commercial challenges," supporting clients across the full project lifecycle from strategy and design through operation and end-of-life services (source: cobaltenergy.co.uk). Their services include due diligence, market advice, technical advisory work, package design, EPC-style delivery, and operations of process plants, serving industrial and infrastructure customers primarily in the UK energy and waste markets (source: cobaltenergy.co.uk). Cobalt Energy differentiates itself through its breadth across the project lifecycle, hands-on operations and maintenance capability, and the ability to combine engineering delivery with commercial support (source: cobaltenergy.co.uk).

Projects & Track Record

Cobalt Energy's track record includes significant projects such as the Exeter Energy from Waste facility, Bilsham Farm, Newlincs, and Severn Power, showcasing their involvement in key UK waste-to-energy and renewable projects (source: zoominfo.com). Their teams have delivered a wide range of projects, from small skid-mounted systems to full EPC wraps for process plants, demonstrating versatility in site-based project delivery and operations support (source: cobaltenergy.co.uk). Notably, they secured a five-year contract extension for the Hanford Energy Recovery Facility, indicating ongoing engagement in large-scale operations and maintenance contracts (source: cobaltenergy.co.uk).

Recent Developments

In February 2026, Cobalt Energy announced a strategic relocation from their long-standing Buxton headquarters to new offices at Applicon House in Stockport, marking a significant geographic expansion and reflecting their growth beyond a single location (source: linkedin.com). The company currently operates across five operations and maintenance sites, supporting a broad footprint to meet client needs nationwide (source: linkedin.com). Over the past two years, they have emphasized their growth from a small engineering team to a larger organization and highlighted the five-year contract extension at Hanford Energy Recovery Facility (source: cobaltenergy.co.uk).

Working There

Cobalt Energy offers roles primarily in consulting, engineering, project delivery, operations, and graduate entry, with work spanning technical advisory, design, construction support, commissioning, and operations and maintenance mobilization (source: cobaltenergy.co.uk). The company promotes a graduate scheme and actively encourages candidates who can contribute both intellectually and practically to their projects (source: cobaltenergy.co.uk). Their culture centers on practical problem solving across energy and waste projects, with a hands-on approach where staff may work from the head office, project sites, or operational bases as required (source: cobaltenergy.co.uk). The company’s operations across multiple sites and its growth trajectory suggest a dynamic environment with opportunities for diverse technical and commercial roles (source: linkedin.com).

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