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Shift Team Leader

Job Posted: 22 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Nottinghamshire

Expire in: 6 days

Job Description

Astute's Power team is partnering with a well-established renewable energy operator to recruit a Shift Team Leader for a biomass plant just outside Nottingham. 
The Shift Team Leader role comes with a competitive salary, enhanced pension and the opportunity to work on a modern renewable energy facility operating on a shift-based pattern. 
If you're a Operations Technician or Assistant Shift Team Leader then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Shift Team Leader role

Reporting to the Operations Manager you will:

Take full operational responsibility for the safe and efficient running of the biomass power plant during your shift

Operate and monitor plant systems including fuel handling, boiler, turbine, emissions control and balance of plant

Act as a Senior Authorised Person in line with site safety rules, ensuring plant isolation and permits are managed correctly

Ensure all activities comply with health, safety and environmental requirements at all times

Lead emergency response activities and ensure incidents are reported accurately and promptly

Carry out first-line fault finding and support routine and breakdown maintenance activities

Monitor plant performance to maximise availability, efficiency and power output

Maintain accurate operational logs, reports and compliance records

Support work planning through participation in daily coordination meetings

Provide technical guidance and on-shift supervision to colleagues and contractors

Ensure housekeeping standards are consistently maintained across the site

 Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

NVQ Level 3, completed apprenticeship or equivalent qualification in a relevant engineering discipline

Operational or maintenance experience within 24/7 heavy processing industry such as power generation, chemical, manufacturing, etc. 

Experience operating plant via DCS or SCADA control systems

Working knowledge of pressure systems and electrical systems

Strong IT skills for reporting and data recording

A clear understanding of safe systems of work and permit procedures

 Personal skills

The Shift Team Leader role would suit someone who is:

Safety-focused with a disciplined and methodical approach

Calm and effective when responding to plant or operational issues

Confident working independently and making sound operational decisions

Organised with strong communication and reporting skills

Committed to high operational standards and continuous improvement

Professional and collaborative when working with internal teams and contractors

 Salary and benefits of the Shift Team Leader role

Competitive salary

Shift-based working pattern

Pension scheme

Opportunity to work within the renewable energy sector

Ongoing training and professional development

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