Shift Production Team Lead

We are seeking to appoint a Shift Production Team Leader to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the facility. The successful candidate will lead shift operations, supervise staff, and ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality standards. This is a shift role based south of Glasgow

Key Roles & Responsibilities

Operate, start, stop, and monitor turbines, boilers, pumps, water treatment systems, and other plant equipment using a DCS system

Ensure plant operations remain within defined parameters while complying with strict HSE regulations, company policies, and procedures

Conduct plant walkdowns and daily inspections to ensure equipment is operating safely and efficiently

Monitor Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS) to ensure compliance with environmental permit conditions

Provide technical supervision and support to company and contract staff

Work within the company's Health & Safety, Environmental, and Quality Management Systems

Direct and guide Shift Process Operators in carrying out scheduled plant inspections, asset adjustments, and reporting activities

Support and coordinate minor reactive maintenance and process stoppages, including raising jobs on the maintenance system

Assist in the continuous improvement of operational Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Maintain accurate plant performance records and complete shift logs

Supervise the testing and treatment of boiler, cooling, and other plant water systems

Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly plant environment

Manage, mentor, coach, and develop shift team members

Provide shift cover for other Shift Team Leaders during sickness, holidays, or training

Experience, Qualifications & Skills

Essential

HNC, NVQ, or equivalent qualification in a relevant engineering discipline, or demonstrable time-served experience

Strong knowledge and experience of HMI, SCADA, and DCS systems

Operational experience in power generation, steam raising, or mechanical process environments

Experience working in both control room and shop-floor plant environments

Strong communication and problem-solving skills

A flexible, team-oriented working attitude

Basic IT skills for reporting and documentation

Practical mechanical skills for minor adjustments and repairs

Desirable

IOSH, NEBOSH, or BOAS qualification

Background within EFW would be beneficial

Health & Safety qualification

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