Astute People
Shift Team Leader
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Astute’s Power Team is partnered with our client to recruit for a Shift Team Leader to join a brand-new Energy from Waste Power Station, currently in commissioning phase, in Kelvedon, Essex. The EfW Power Station processes 595,000 tons of waste per annum to generate 55MW of electricity to export to the National Grid.
The vital Shift Team Leader role comes with a competitive salary + 30% shift allowance + Bonus + Overtime + further education allowances + other benefits.
If you’re a Shift Team Leader, or experienced Operations Technician/Assistant STL, and looking to work at a brand-new EfW Power Station, then upload your CV to apply today.
Responsibilities And Duties
Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for:
- The day-to-day leadership of a team of the shift operations team who will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the plant including high-pressure steam boilers, turbines, auxiliary plant, etc.
- Ensuring the plant is operating within its parameters whilst complying with strict HSE rules and regulations as well as company policies and procedures.
- Maximising waste input and energy production.
- Chairing daily meetings after a shift handover to review health, safety & environmental issues, overnight activities and plans for the shift ahead.
- Fulfilling the duty of HV Senior Authorised Person for the purpose of issuing permits, switching, and carrying out mechanical and electrical isolations.
- Working with the maintenance department when required to ensure maximum plant availability.
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Professional qualifications
We Are Looking For Someone With The Following:
- Ideally have an NVQ Level 3 or above qualification in an engineering discipline.
- A formal health and safety qualification such as IOSH or NEBOSH will be desirable.
Personal skills, prior experience and knowledge
The Deputy Shift Team Leader role would suit someone who has:
- Prior experience working in heavy process engineering environments such as Power (EfW, CCGT, Coal, Biomass, CHP), Petrochemicals, Refineries, Paper Mills, etc.
- Knowledge and experience working with steam generation equipment.
- Extensive experience working with SCADA/DCS systems.
- Ability to work as part of a team and cover for shift staff in times of absence on short notice.
Salary and benefits of the Shift Team Leader role
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- A competitive basic salary.
- 30% shift allowance.
- Overtime.
- Bonus.
- Further education allowance.
- Excellent holidays.
- Other benefits.
Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government’s Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
To apply for this Shift Team Leader opportunity, please complete the form below. Alternatively, send a copy of your up-to-date CV to apatel@astutepeople.co.uk or call +44 23 9228 8282 to speak to Arjun Patel who can tell you more. You can also connect with Arjun on LinkedIn to view other jobs they are recruiting. View current job vacancies Astute People is recruiting.
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