Shift Team Leader

Astute's Power Team is partnering with a leading Energy from Waste operator to recruit a Shift Team Leader for its Gloucester site.

Shift Team Leader role comes with a salary of £44,041 - £66,000 per annum and comprehensive benefits package including 25 days of annual leave.

If you're a Shift Team Leader and have the relevant experience then submit your CV to apply today.

• Lead and coordinate the activities of the shift operations team to ensure safe and efficient plant performance
• Take delegated responsibility for site operations outside of standard office hours
• Act as Senior Authorised Person, issuing and cancelling safety documentation in line with site safety rules
• Respond to and manage operational incidents and emergencies in accordance with the site emergency plan
• Ensure the facility operates in full compliance with environmental permits, planning conditions and statutory requirements
• Monitor plant performance and take proactive steps to optimise availability, reliability and efficiency
• Oversee waste acceptance to ensure only compliant materials are processed
• Maintain accurate shift logs, operational reports and incident documentation
• Deliver structured and effective shift handovers
• Support the development, coaching and performance management of shift personnel
• Promote a strong safety culture and high standards of housekeeping across the site
• Provide shift cover where required to maintain operational continuity

• Extensive operational experience within a power generation environment such as Energy from Waste, CCGT, biomass, coal or oil-fired plant, or relevant experience as a Royal Navy Marine Engineer
• Strong understanding of health and safety legislation, environmental compliance and safe systems of work
• Experience operating under formal safety rules and permit to work systems
• Proven ability to make sound operational decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Level 3 qualification in relevant subject such as operations or engineering.

• A confident leader with the ability to motivate and guide a team
• Calm and decisive when managing challenging or high‑pressure situations
• Organised and able to prioritise workload effectively
• Analytical with strong problem‑solving capability
• An effective communicator who can engage with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels

• £44,041 - £66,000 per annum
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Ongoing training and career development

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government’s Disability Confident Employer initiative.

We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.