Shift Team Leader

Shift Team Leader – Energy from Waste Power Plant

Location: Liverpool

Salary: £45,000-£60,000 + Benefits + Shift Allowance

Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent

The Opportunity

We are recruiting for an experienced Shift Team Leader to join a modern Energy from Waste power generation facility in the Liverpool area. Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for the safe, compliant and efficient day‑to‑day operation of the plant while leading and supporting the shift operations team. This is a hands‑on leadership role within a fast‑paced operational environment where safety, reliability and performance are key priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the shift operations team during day‑to‑day plant operations
• Ensure high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance
• Maximise plant availability, efficiency and reliability
• Monitor plant performance and respond proactively to operational issues
• Support routine maintenance activities, fault finding and defect resolution
• Operate within site safety rules and permit systems
• Produce accurate shift logs, defect reports and operational documentation
• Support outage planning, scheduling and coordination activities
• Interface with contractors and external service providers where required
• Act as part of the emergency response structure during site incidents
• Maintain high housekeeping and operational standards across the site
• Promote a positive safety culture and strong team environment

Qualifications & Knowledge

• HND or equivalent in an Engineering discipline preferred
• Strong understanding of thermal power plant operations or heavy industrial processes
• Knowledge of permit to work systems, HV/LV systems and operational safety procedures
• NEBOSH or IOSH qualification advantageous

Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ experience within power generation or process plant operations
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience
• Experience operating from a control room environment desirable
• Background within EfW, biomass, CHP, CCGT, utilities, petrochemical or similar sectors preferred

What’s on Offer

• £45,000-£60,000 annual + bonuses + other benefits
• Long‑term permanent opportunity
• Career progression within a growing power generation sector
• Supportive and professional working environment

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