Shift Team Leader

Shift Team Leader – Biomass Power Plant Location: Widmerpool Salary: £49,276 per annum Shifts: Rotating shift pattern (24/7 operation) Type: Permanent Jackson Hogg is supporting a key Shift Team Leader appointment at a biomass power generation facility operating in a continuous 24/7 environment. This role will suit an experienced process or power operator who is already operating at, or ready to step into, a senior shift‑based leadership position with real accountability. The Role * Full responsibility for safe and efficient plant operation during shift * Monitoring and control of plant systems via DCS / SCADA * First‑line fault diagnosis and minor operational maintenance * Acting as Senior Authorised Person (SAP) for isolations and permits * Managing emergency response, incident reporting and escalation * Coordinating operational activity with engineering and maintenance teams * Ensuring environmental and regulatory compliance * Completing detailed shift logs, reports and handovers Experience & Background * Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent qualification * Operational experience in biomass, EfW, power generation, process, marine or petrochemical environments * Strong safety‑first mindset with experience of Safe Systems of Work * Confident communicator with the authority to lead on shift * IT‑literate for reporting and compliance documentation What’s on Offer * £49,276 per annum * Permanent position within a critical energy operation * Clear operational ownership and responsibility * Ongoing training and development in a safety‑led environment