Shift Team Leader

Shift Team Leader – Power Generation

Location: Central Scotland
Hours: 42 hours average | 12.5-hour shifts | Days & Nights
Salary: Competitive + Bonus & Benefits
Job Type: Permanent

An established operator within the power and renewable energy sector is looking for a Shift Team Leader to join a 24/7 operational facility in Central Scotland.

This is a hands-on leadership role combining DCS/control room operation, plant monitoring and shift team supervision, ensuring the facility operates safely, reliably and within environmental requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor boilers, turbines, pumps and associated plant via DCS/HMI/SCADA.
• Lead, support and develop the shift operations team.
• Coordinate plant start-ups, shutdowns and operational issues.
• Carry out plant inspections and support minor reactive maintenance.
• Monitor CEMS and ensure environmental permit compliance.
• Maintain accurate operational and shift records.
• Ensure high standards of Health & Safety across the facility.

About You

You'll ideally have:

• Experience within power generation, Energy from Waste, biomass, CHP, steam-raising or a similar process environment.
• Strong DCS/HMI/SCADA control room experience.
• Experience operating mechanical/process plant.
• Previous team leadership experience or the capability to step into a leadership position.
• HNC/NVQ or equivalent technical experience.
• IOSH, NEBOSH, BOAS or AP/SAP experience would be advantageous but isn't essential.

Shift Pattern & Benefits

You'll work 4 on / 4 off across days and nights, with an 18-day break after every seven cycles.

Benefits include bonus scheme, pension, life assurance, Employee Assistance Programme and EV Car Scheme.

Interested? Apply with your CV for a confidential discussion.