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