Shift Team Lead

H9 Talent Solutions are exclusively partnered with FCC Environment and we are looking to hire a Shift Team Leader to work at their new build EfW plant in Northwich to be responsible for the safe, efficient and compliant operation of the plant and also lead a team of Operations Technicians, ensuring plant availability, performance, and environmental standards are met Role and Responsibilities: Ensure the health and safety of your team, contractors and visitors to site Lead day-to-day shift operations ensuring compliance with Environmental Permit conditions You will be a ‘Senior Authorised Person’ under the safety rules carrying out isolations on LV and HV electrical systems and plant items, issuing permits and carrying out permit audits Maximise plant reliability and availability through proactive monitoring and intervention Supervise all operational activities, including emergency management and HV switching Oversee safe systems of work and coordinate planned/unplanned maintenance Provide first-line fault diagnosis, performance monitoring, and technical support Liaise with external partners, including Scottish Power and waste contractors Log shift activities, write incident reports, and conduct operational audits Mentor and develop team members, supporting ongoing learning and team growth Support outage planning and project implementation Experience: Proven leadership experience in a high-risk operational environment A strong safety-first mindset, capable of enforcing and modelling best practices Effective communicator able to influence across all levels of the organisation Ability to manage plant emergencies calmly and efficiently Comfortable working with rotating machinery, turbines, and control systems Experience with HV switching, safety rules, and safe systems of work Technically competent and confident reading P&IDs and system schematics Able to motivate, coach and develop a high-performing team Flexible and proactive with a hands-on, solution-focused approach Organised, detail-oriented, and able to deliver results under pressure Qualifications: ONC, NVQ Level 3, or City & Guilds in Engineering Minimum 5 years' experience in power plant operations, including control room supervision NEBOSH or IOSH qualification (or working towards) Strong knowledge of HSE and Environmental legislation Experience working with IPPC permits, HV systems, and rotating equipment Familiarity with Microsoft Office, ERP/CMMS systems (e.g. Nisoft, Gladis) Satisfactory completion of Competency Management System modules

Location: Northwich, UK, GB

Posted Date: 8/1/2025