Operations Team Lead – Power Generation in Corby

An established power generation business is recruiting an Operations Team Lead to join its facility in Corby, Northamptonshire.

The site is currently non-operational, with options being explored for potential future repowering. This position will play an important role in maintaining site safety, coordinating operational and maintenance activities, and ensuring the facility remains prepared for future business requirements.

Reporting to the Site Team Leader, the successful candidate will take responsibility for leading the Operations team, managing safety rules and supporting the ongoing management of the site.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate the site's Operations team, ensuring safe working practices and compliance with site procedures.
• Deputise for the Site Team Leader when required.
• Act as the site lead for Safety Rules Management, including Authorisation Officer responsibilities.
• Undertake Senior Authorised Person duties in accordance with company safety rules.
• Act as Emergency Controller when required under site emergency procedures.
• Coordinate first-line and preventative maintenance activities undertaken by the Operations team.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, health and safety requirements and operational standards.
• Lead the development, review and maintenance of site operating procedures.
• Identify and implement improvements to site processes, safety and operational efficiency.
• Support the site's readiness for potential future operational and development requirements.

Skills and Experience:

• Previous experience within power generation, ideally combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) operations, or a closely related industry.
• Experience in an Operations Team Lead, Shift Team Lead, Senior Operations Technician or similar position.
• Strong understanding of power station safety rules, permit-to-work systems and isolation procedures.
• Ability to undertake Senior Authorised Person responsibilities.
• Experience coordinating maintenance activities within an industrial or power generation environment.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently, make decisions and respond effectively to operational issues.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.

Qualifications:

• Recognised technical apprenticeship or formal technician training programme.
• HNC/HND in an engineering discipline or equivalent relevant operational experience.
• NEBOSH Certificate or willingness to work towards the qualification.

Salary and Benefits:

• Competitive salary, dependent on skills and experience.
• Annual performance bonus opportunity.
• 6% employer pension contribution.
• Private medical insurance (single cover).
• 25 days' annual leave.
• Company sick pay scheme.

This position would suit an experienced power generation professional looking to take responsibility for site operations, safety management and team leadership within an established energy business.

Candidates with experience in CCGT operations, power station maintenance coordination, safety rules management or Senior Authorised Person responsibilities are encouraged to apply.

Apply now for further information and a confidential discussion.