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Astute's Power team is partnering with a leading client in the energy sector to recruit a Shift Team Leader for its biomass power plant in Sittingbourne, Kent.
This Shift Team Leader role comes with a salary of 64,444 and a comprehensive benefits package.
If you're an Operations Technician or Shift Team Leader or similar with experience in a relevant heavy process environment, apply today.
Responsibilities and duties of the Shift Team Leader role Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will:
Lead and supervise the operations team during your shift, ensuring safe and efficient plant performance
Act as the control person under the site's Safety Rules, ensuring compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations
Manage and support Assistant Shift Team Leaders and Waste Acceptance Operators
Monitor plant systems and adjust controls to optimise output and compliance
Ensure accurate reporting of operational performance and incidents
Maintain site documentation and support continuous improvement initiatives
Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:
Completed a recognised engineering apprenticeship or similar technical training
NVQ or equivalent qualification in a relevant engineering discipline
Experience operating high-pressure steam systems in a power generation or continuous process environment
Good understanding of environmental and H&S regulations
Personal skills The Shift Team Leader role would suit someone who is:
A confident team leader with excellent communication and decision-making skills
Self-motivated with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple responsibilities
Flexible and adaptable, particularly within a shift-working environment
Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving and safety
Salary and benefits of the Shift Team Leader role
64,444 annual salary
Comprehensive company benefits
Opportunity to join a growing energy business with long-term career development
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.
