Shift Team Leader - Biomass Power Station

Description:

Astute's Power team is partnering with a leading Biomass Power Company to recruit a Shift Team Leader for its site in Norfolk.

The Shift Team Leader role comes with competitive salary and benefits package.

If you're a Shift Team Leader or Senior Operator and are looking for work then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties

Reporting to the Operations Manager you will:

· The day-to-day management of the Shift Team who will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the plant

· Acting as a site Senior Authorised Person (SAP) complying with the company safe systems of work

· Chairing daily meetings after a shift handover to review HSE issues, overnight activities and plans for the shift ahead

· Maximising fuel input and energy production

· Supervising contractors when carrying out activities on site

· Ensuring all activities are carried out in a safe manner in line with the businesses HSE policies

· Working with the maintenance department when required to ensure maximum plant availability

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

· A relevant technical qualification such as an ONC/HNC/HNC/Degree in an engineering discipline

· At least 5 years' experience in an operational environment on a power station. This could be Energy from Waste, Coal, CCGT, Biomass, CHP or Nuclear.

· Senior Royal Navy Marine Engineers with significant Watch Keeping experience will also be considered

· Candidates with experience working in high voltage plant or with SAP status will be preferred

· Ideally an IOSH or NEBOSH qualification

Personal skills

The Shift Team Leader role would suit someone who is:

· Excellent proven leadership skills

· Self-motivated

· Ability to work alone or as part of a team

Salary and benefits of the Shift Team Leader role:

· A competitive starting salary

· Benefits including pension, holidays and more

· An opportunity to join a modern Biomass Power Station

INDPOW

Astute Technical Recruitment Limited 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