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.

This opportunity would suit candidates with a strong background in power generation, thermal plant operations, EfW, CHP, biomass, utilities or other heavy process industries.

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