Shift Team Leader – Energy from Waste Plant
Location: Bicester, Oxford
Salary: £62,849 + £6,340 shift allowance + £2,654 living allowance (Total: £71,803)
Shifts: 12-hour day and night shifts on a 5-week rotating pattern (details below)
On-Call: 1 in 7 weekends
Are you an experienced supervisor or manager with a strong engineering background and a passion for operational excellence? We’re looking for a Shift Team Leader to take ownership of a cutting-edge energy recovery facility, ensuring it operates safely, efficiently, and to the highest environmental standards.
The Role
As Shift Team Leader, you will:
- Lead and supervise the Shift Team, managing the daily operation of the plant.
- Strive for continual improvement while minimising health, safety, and environmental impacts.
- Act as a Senior Authorised Person (SAP), ensuring full compliance with Safe Systems of Work.
- Supervise contractors and oversee site activities safely and effectively.
- Work closely with management and engineering teams to optimise plant performance.
- Conduct routine emergency, safety, and environmental drills, maintaining accurate records.
- Investigate incidents objectively to prevent recurrence.
- Promote strong communication across the site and ensure visitors and contractors are inducted into safety procedures.
About You
We are looking for someone with:
- Proven supervisory or management experience.
- An engineering qualification (ONC/HNC or equivalent preferred).
- A recognised safety qualification (IOSH or NEBOSH preferred).
- Knowledge of power, navy, or process industries (e.g., HP steam, boilers, electrical generation, emissions).
- Experience with Safe Systems of Work and safety documentation.
- Excellent communication and team briefing skills.
- A management or leadership qualification (desirable, not essential).
Shift Pattern
- Monday–Tuesday: Days | Wednesday–Thursday: Nights
- Wednesday–Thursday: Days | Friday–Sunday: Nights
- Friday–Sunday: Days | Monday–Tuesday: Nights
- Followed by 12 days off (rotating every 35 days)
This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a senior operational role within a modern, innovative facility that plays a key part in sustainable energy generation. You will enjoy an attractive salary package, structured shift pattern, and the chance to make a genuine impact on safety, performance, and environmental standards.
If this is of interest please press apply or get in contact with Ryan Guy on 07837434353 or Ryan@kingstonbarnes.com