Shift Team Leader - EFW

Shift Team Leader – Energy from Waste Competitive salary + shift allowance + benefits Chelmsford, Essex SCINERGY Recruitment are recruiting for a Shift Team Leader to join a new build EFW power station near Chelmsford, Essex. Operating within a 5-shift rota, the Shift Team Leader role involves directing and managing the shift team effectively to ensure the site meets its operational targets in a safe and efficient manner. The role will involve: * Leading and coordinating all day-to-day production and operational activities to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant plant performance * Supervising and developing Deputy STLs and Outside Operators ensuring adequate resourcing, training, and competency at all times * Managing site safety systems, including permit to work, and driving a strong safety-first culture across all operations * Controlling plant operations within design parameters to maximise availability, performance, and output * Coordinating closely with maintenance and external contractors to plan and execute work with minimal disruption to operations * Ensuring full compliance with environmental, regulatory, and licence requirements, including emissions and operational standards To be considered for this role, you should have: * Proven experience at Lead Operator / Shift Team Leader / Shift Manager level or similar in the power generation sector – EFW, biomass, coal, CCGT, CHP * A technical engineering qualification would be preferred e.g. ONC/NVQ/City & Guilds * Strong understanding of safe systems of work and permit-to-work procedures * Strong experience of DCS / SCADA operations * A methodical, safety-first mindset with strong problem-solving ability What’s on offer: * Competitive salary + a shift allowance * Company pension * Death in service * 25 days holiday + BH and birthday off * Performance-related bonus * Ongoing training and development * The opportunity to join a brand new EFW facility For further information or to apply, please contact Steve Utton at SCINERGY Recruitment on (phone number removed) or click apply now