Shift Team Leader in Devon

Shift Team Leader – Exeter Location: Exeter, Devon Salary: £71,957 per annum (inclusive of shift allowance) + overtime + annual bonus Shift Pattern: 12-hour rotating day and night shifts, following a 35-day rotation Contract: Permanent Are you an experienced Shift Team Leader, Operations Technician or Senior Engineer looking for your next challenge within the energy or heavy process industry? We are recruiting for a Shift Team Leader to join a major energy-from-waste facility in Exeter. This is an excellent opportunity to take a leading role in the safe and efficient operation of a complex industrial plant, overseeing shift teams and helping maximise plant availability, waste throughput and energy generation. You will lead operational teams across a 24-hour operation, working 12-hour day and night shifts on a rotating 35-day pattern. The rota includes a mixture of consecutive day shifts, night shifts and scheduled rest periods, providing cover for the continuous operation of the facility. Key Responsibilities Lead, supervise and develop shift teams, including Operations Technicians and Auxiliary Plant Operators. Oversee the safe and efficient operation of the plant, maximising availability, waste throughput and energy output. Act as the site's Senior Authorised Person (SAP), managing Safe Systems of Work and Permit to Work procedures. Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and statutory requirements. Coordinate contractors, maintenance activities and operational priorities. Monitor plant performance, identify defects and ensure planned preventative maintenance tasks are completed and recorded. Use operational management systems, including SCADA/DCS and CMMS, to monitor plant performance and manage maintenance requirements. Lead shift handovers, team briefings, risk assessments and emergency response activities. Organise shift cover when required and participate in the on-call rota. Support performance reviews, training and development to build a strong, safety-focused team. What we are looking for Essential Experience: Experience within a heavy process, power generation, energy-from-waste, utilities or similar industrial environment. Previous experience leading or supervising operational teams within a shift-based environment. Strong understanding of Safe Systems of Work, Permit to Work procedures and risk assessments. Experience operating or monitoring industrial plant using SCADA, DCS or similar control systems. A strong commitment to health, safety and environmental compliance. Desirable Experience: Senior Authorised Person (SAP) status, ideally covering LV/HV systems, or the ability to achieve authorisation. Experience working with steam systems, boilers, turbines or other power generation equipment. Knowledge of environmental permitting and IPPC regulations. Experience coordinating contractors and maintenance activities. Familiarity with Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS). IOSH, NEBOSH or an equivalent health and safety qualification. An ONC, HNC or equivalent engineering qualification is desirable, although significant relevant operational experience will also be considered. This opportunity could also suit experienced Royal Navy or Merchant Navy Marine Engineers looking to transition into a land-based industrial or energy generation environment. Salary & Benefits £71,957 annual salary, inclusive of shift allowance. Additional overtime opportunities. Discretionary annual bonus of up to 10%. 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays. 7% matched pension scheme. Healthcare provision. Company sick pay scheme. Permanent employment with opportunities to develop within the energy sector. Interested? If you're an experienced operational leader with a background in power generation, heavy industry or process engineering, we'd like to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion about the opportunity. TPBN1_UKTJ