Shift Team Leader

Job Description:

Shift Team Leader – Biomass Power Plant
Location: Widmerpool
Salary: £49,276 per annum
Shifts: Rotating shift pattern (24/7 operation)
Type: Permanent

Jackson Hogg is supporting a key Shift Team Leader appointment at a biomass power generation facility operating in a continuous 24/7 environment.

This role will suit an experienced process or power operator who is already operating at, or ready to step into, a senior shift‑based leadership position with real accountability.

The Role

• Full responsibility for safe and efficient plant operation during shift
• Monitoring and control of plant systems via DCS / SCADA
• First‑line fault diagnosis and minor operational maintenance
• Acting as Senior Authorised Person (SAP) for isolations and permits
• Managing emergency response, incident reporting and escalation
• Coordinating operational activity with engineering and maintenance teams
• Ensuring environmental and regulatory compliance
• Completing detailed shift logs, reports and handovers

Experience & Background

• Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent qualification
• Operational experience in biomass, EfW, power generation, process, marine or petrochemical environments
• Strong safety‑first mindset with experience of Safe Systems of Work
• Confident communicator with the authority to lead on shift
• IT‑literate for reporting and compliance documentation

What’s on Offer

• £49,276 per annum
• Permanent position within a critical energy operation
• Clear operational ownership and responsibility
• Ongoing training and development in a safety‑led environment