Shift Manager

Shift Manager – Energy from Waste Facility Location: Maidstone Salary: £50,000 – £75,000 (DOE) Role Type: Perm, Full Time Sector: Energy From Waste Shift Pattern: 7am–7pm/7pm–7am Key Responsibilities * Lead and manage operations technicians, I/O operators, and support technicians. * Operate the plant safely, efficiently, and within environmental standards. * Coordinate with maintenance and support teams to optimise performance. * Oversee plant shutdowns/startups and ensure compliance with Safe Systems of Work. * Serve as Safety Rules Outage Coordinator (SAP 2 level or working toward). * Conduct safety inspections and actively participate in H&S meetings. * Monitor, report, and improve operational KPIs. * Support recruitment, training, and competency development of the shift team. * Develop and maintain operational procedures and risk assessments. * Manage operational consumables and corrective action plans. * Lead technical investigations into plant trips and incidents. * Contribute to strategy development and emergency planning. * Interrogate and operate Distributed Control Systems (DCS). * Act as Incident Controller during emergencies and liaise with emergency services. * Ensure personal and team safety, champion a proactive safety culture. * Implement SHEQ policies, procedures, and risk assessments. Experience & Qualifications * Proven supervisory experience in Energy from Waste, power generation, or large industrial process plant. * Minimum 5 years’ experience with rotating machinery, boilers, or similar systems. * Authorised to administer Safety Rules at SAP level 2 or actively working towards it. * Experience with operational risk assessments and procedure development. * Competency in using Microsoft Office, CMMS (e.g., Nisoft Eclipse, Gladis, ERP systems). Desirable Skills * Excellent leadership and people management capabilities. * Strong conflict resolution and performance management experience. * High-level planning, organisation, and decision-making skills. * NEBOSH General Certificate (completed or working towards). * IOSH Managing Safely (completed). * HNC or equivalent in a technical or scientific discipline