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