Shift Team Leader

The key aims of this role are:

• To ensure the safe, compliant, and reliable operation of the facility on a 24/7 shift basis.
• To lead and manage the shift team, ensuring effective control of plant operations in line with Health & Safety, Environmental Permit, and Company standards.
• To maximise plant availability and performance through effective monitoring, supervision, and coordination of operational and minor maintenance activities.
• To support continuous improvement of operational practices, procedures, and team capability.

The key metrics are

• Health & Safety performance - zero incidents,safe systems of work adhered to at all times.
• Environmental compliance - adherence toEnvironmental Permit limits (including CEMS performance).
• Plant availability and reliability during shiftoperation.
• Quality and accuracy of shift logs, records, andreports.
• Operational compliance with procedures, andmanagement systems.
• Team performance and development, includingcompetence and engagement.
• Housekeeping and plant condition standards.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and control plant systems via DCS/HMI,including turbines, boilers, pumps, water treatment plant, and auxiliarysystems.
• Start up, shut down, and monitor plant equipmentsafely and efficiently.
• Conduct routine plant walk-downs, inspections,and checks to verify equipment condition and performance.
• Monitor Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS)to ensure compliance with environmental permit conditions.
• Provide technical supervision and operationalguidance to shift staff and contractors.
• Coordinate and support minor reactivemaintenance and plant stoppages, including raising work requests on themaintenance management system.
• Supervise testing and treatment of boiler,cooling, and other plant water systems.
• Maintain accurate and complete shift records,logs, and performance data.
• Ensure high standards of housekeeping, safety,and plant presentation.
• Provide shift cover for other Shift Team Leadersas required.
• Work as part of a 365-day, 24/7 shift rota.

Key Accountabilities

• Accountability for safe operation of the plantduring the shift.
• Compliance with Health & Safety legislation,company policies, and safe systems of work.
• Compliance with Environmental Permit conditionsand reporting requirements.
• Accurate recording and reporting of plantperformance and operational issues.
• Effective leadership, supervision, and developmentof the shift team.
• Contribution to the review, improvement, andimplementation of operational SOPs.
• Prompt escalation of operational, safety, orenvironmental risks to management.

Experience/Qualifications/Skills

Essential / Preferred Experience

• Operational experience in power generation, steam raising, or a comparable industrial process environment.
• Experience operating plant from both control room and plant floor environments.
• Demonstrable experience using DCS / HMI / SCADA systems.
• Experience of working with a Safety Permit-to-Work system would be advantageous, but not essential, as full training will be provided.

Qualifications

• HNC / NVQ in a relevant engineering discipline, or equivalent time-served experience.
• Health & Safety qualifications (e.g. IOSH) desirable; training can be provided.
• NEBOSH / BOAS qualifications advantageous but not essential.
• Electrical AP / SAP experience desirable but not essential.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership, communication, and team-working skills.
• Logical, methodical approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to mentor, coach, and develop operational staff.
• Practical mechanical aptitude, including minor adjustments and repairs.
• Competent IT skills for reporting and use of computerised systems.
• Flexible approach to shift working and operational demands.