At a Glance
- Tasks: Operate a biomass plant safely and efficiently while ensuring top performance.
- Company: Join BWSC, a global leader in cleaner energy solutions.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, health care, generous leave, and career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Full training provided; dynamic work environment with ongoing development.
- Why this job: Be part of a team making a real impact in renewable energy.
- Qualifications: Experience in operations or technical trades; military background is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
Overview
Assistant Shift Team Leader role at BWSC in Craigellachie, on the Operations team for a biomass plant.
The role is designed for individuals with knowledge and experience in operations, maintenance, or technical trades, including Military or Operational backgrounds, with two current vacancies.
What will you be doing?
Reporting to the Shift Team Leader, you will be responsible for ensuring the plant is operated with respect to safety, environmental and operational limits at all times, whilst maximizing availability, reliability and efficiency.
Full training specific to the role will be provided.
Responsibilities
- Operate the plant with respect to safety, environmental and operational limits at all times, including steady state, start-up, shutdown and emergency situations, from the Control Room and/or plant as required.
- Undertake routine plant inspections, operational routines, adjustments and testing, and collect/record plant data.
- Perform general defect rectification, planned and first-line reactive maintenance and fault finding to meet availability and reliability targets.
- Organise and participate in housekeeping and plant cleaning activities daily.
- Monitor plant performance and take proactive measures to improve shortfalls.
- Adhere to site safety rules, including isolation of mechanical and electrical equipment and HV switching up to 33k V; training and experience to deputise as Senior Authorised Person (Mech/LV & HV).
- Provide operational support for maintenance and fuel handling teams to maximise performance and safety, particularly during fuel delivery and by-product removal periods.
- Own receipt of all plant operational chemicals onto site.
- Maintain an accurate shift log and record defects/works in the maintenance management system.
- Contribute to health, safety and environmental management policies and help develop site operations procedures to keep them accurate and sufficient.
- Provide operational support for planned outages as required, which may include day working.
Skills and knowledge required
- Observation and recording skills
- Thorough and clear attention to detail
- Ability to take feedback constructively
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Basic knowledge of chemistry, including safe use and disposal of chemicals
- Ability to operate and control equipment
- Ability to use, repair and maintain machines and tools
- Thinking, reasoning and problem-solving skills
- Basic IT skills for logging and data entry in spreadsheets
Specific experience in an operational or production role on an EFW, CHP, Biomass or Renewable Power Station is a primary requirement; gasification experience or a trade/engineering background is an advantage.
What do we offer?
BWSC offers a strong network of opportunities and career growth locally and internationally.
The role offers a starting salary of £42,210 with overtime potential and a comprehensive benefits package:
- Health Care Cash Plan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Salary Exchange Pension contributions
- Fixed employer Pension contribution of 6%
- 33 days annual leave (inclusive of 8 Bank Holidays) plus 1 extra day for each 5 years of service
- Life Assurance
- Opportunity to earn an annual bonus (dependent on business performance)
This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week role on a 24/7 12-hour shift rota with annual leave built in. Occasional national travel may be required.
Ready for a challenge?
To be considered, please submit a CV, a brief summary of suitability, and your current or desired salary package. You must have the right to work in the UK to apply.
The application deadline is 5 September 2025. We conduct interviews on an ongoing basis, so please apply today.
If you have questions, contact James Simpson at jasi@bwsc. dk.
Note: BWSC no longer accepts applications via email due to GDPR; please submit through our online recruitment system.
For more information about BWSC, visit www. bwsc. com.
BWSC is a global power plant Operation & Maintenance and technical service provider with engineering expertise to deliver cleaner, affordable energy.
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At BWSC, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation in the energy sector. As a Key Account Manager, you will benefit from a competitive salary, comprehensive health care plans, generous annual leave, and opportunities for personal growth, all while working alongside passionate colleagues dedicated to delivering cleaner energy solutions. Our commitment to employee wellbeing and professional development makes BWSC a rewarding place to build your career.
