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Shift Team Leader

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Posted on May 27, 2026 by CV-Library
Liverpool, Merseyside, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£45k - £60k Annual
Full-Time
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

Reference: 225162191

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Shift Team Leader

CV-Library

Posted on May 27, 2026 by CV-Library

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Liverpool, Merseyside, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£45k - £60k Annual
Full-Time
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
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Reference: 225162191

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