NW33327

O&M Shift Team Leader

£71,000 + Benefits

Berkshire

Alecto Recruitment are partnering with a market leader within the Waste to Energy sector, who is seeking an O&M Shift Team Leader to join the operations team on their Power Station in Berkshire.

What's on offer:

• £66,000 Basic + £5,000 Shift allowance
• Pension scheme up to 10% employer contribution
• Life insurance 4x Salary
• Disability insurance
• Private medical and Dental insurance

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise shift personnel to maintain safe and efficient plant operations
• Ensure strict adherence to HSEQ standards, procedures, and safe systems of work

• Directs and actively supervises operators and support staff during assigned shifts to ensure the continuous and reliable operation of all process systems and equipment
• Ensures all shift personnel are properly trained for their roles, adhere to established operating procedures for both routine and emergency scenarios, and uphold safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible practices
• Champions an effective safety culture by leading regular safety meetings, reinforcing each employee's understanding of and accountability to safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Keeps accurate daily shift logs and verifies completion of all operator records and system check sheets; prepares thorough, timely reports for significant events
• Monitors plant and equipment condition, initiating maintenance work requests as needed to ensure all assets remain in good working order
• Serves as the senior on-site management representative during nights, weekends, and holidays, taking full ownership of all operational decisions in the absence of senior leadership
• Conducts annual performance evaluations for all Operators, holding individual discussions to review progress and development throughout the year and at year-end
• Ensures active participation in all HSE inspections, audits, assessments, and related meetings

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Skills and Qualifications:

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent practical experience (preferred)
• Proven experience in EfW, power generation, or similar industrial environment
• Previous experience in a Shift Team Leader or supervisory position within a heavy process environment.
• Strong understanding of power plant systems and operations

• Strong safety leadership with a proactive and accountable mindset
• Solid technical knowledge with the ability to support and develop team capability
• Effective problem-solving skills with a practical, solution-focused approach
• Confident communicator with strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Ability to perform under pressure and manage shifting operational priorities

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To apply for this role please send your CV or call Noah on (phone number removed) ext 218 for more information.

If you have not received a response to your application within five working days, please consider your application unsuccessful for this position.

Equally if this role would not be of interest to you but may be for a suitable friend or colleague, we can offer paid referral fees for successful placements.