Shift Team Leader

  • Job Reference: JR14741
  • Date Posted: 11 April 2024
  • Employer: Veolia
  • Website: https://www.veolia.co.uk/careers
  • Location: Staffordshire
  • Salary: £59,780
  • Sector: Engineering
  • Job Type: Full Time

Job Description

Salary - Competitive plus 15% bonus plus Veolia benefits

Location - Veolia, Four Ashes, Energy Recovery Facility

Hours - 40 hours per week, working a rotating shift pattern that includes weekends and Public Holidays



When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It's why we're looking for someone who sees the world in a similar way to take up an exciting Shift Team Leader role in our dynamic team.



Because of our responsibility when it comes to leading change, resourcing takes every single one of us, and this is how you can play your part. And if you're a Team Leader with experience gained in an Engineering environment, this role will suit you perfectly.



It doesn't matter if you're looking to overhaul the industry, or just do a good day's work. We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment in small and big ways, and contribute towards our inclusive culture.



What we can offer you;

  • Competitive anually paid bonus
  • Access to our company pension scheme
  • Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
  • Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
  • One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community
  • Full training will be provided to equip you well to sell in this exciting environmental sector



What you will do:

  • Ensure compliance with all aspects of the site Environmental Permits.
  • Operate / monitor plant from a Central Control Room,
  • Supervise and deploy manpower as appropriate to ensure cost effective, safe and efficient operation of all activities on site.
  • Provide technical supervision and assistance where necessary for company and contract staff engaged in work at the ERF.
  • Provide effective training and monitoring of shift staff
  • Provide effective administration and application of safe systems of work and Health and Safety policies.
  • Liaise with other companies' staff as required to provide efficient work scheduling and planning to ensure minimum turnaround times during plant outages



What we're looking for:


  • An experienced Shift Team Leader ideally having completed a recognised Engineering Qualification/Operational Training course. Experience of working in power generation or with steam raising plant
  • Experience of leading a shift team and shift working in a continuous process operation preferably on steam generating equipment. Waste incineration experience is desirable.
  • Experience of working in power generation or with steam raising plant
  • Experience as a Senior Authorised Person / Control Person
  • To have experience in leading a team of people
  • A good engineering background
  • Strong health & safety awareness
  • Good understanding of environmental and safety legislation
  • To have worked on a shift rota previously and understand the demands this has.





Our promise to you

Here at Veolia, we know that a genuinely good role goes both ways.


So alongside your salary or hourly pay, you'll get 25 days of holiday alongside an extensive benefits package, which includes our market-leading pension and share scheme, alongside a range of employee discounts. Also to help you further, we provide mental health and financial support, so you can lean on us whenever you need to.



Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

Here at Veolia, we're proud to be known as an equal opportunities employer. We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. So no matter their age, gender, gender expression, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexuality or veteran status, every applicant who meets the minimum requirements will be considered fully.