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Shift Team Leader - Energy Recovery Facility, Leicestershire

Charnwood, England, United Kingdom · On-site

Senior

Overview SHAPE THE FUTURE OF SUSTAINABLE ENERGY-FROM-WASTE! At Encyclis, it’s our people and their passion that drive us forward. We’re growing fast, thinking differently, and innovating at every step. We’re focused on s…

Skills: Plant Operations, Team Leadership, Health and Safety Management, Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Permit to Work System

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Operations Manager - Protos

Ince, England, United Kingdom · On-site

Senior

Overview JOIN US IN MAKING A REAL DIFFERENCE TO THE WORLD WE LIVE IN! Who are ENCYCLIS? ENCYCLIS, (formally known as Covanta Europe), is a leader in the energy from waste industry and we are looking for our next talented…

Skills: Plant Operations, People Leadership, Health and Safety Management, Budget Management, Environmental Compliance

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UK - Day Shift Team Leader, Walsall

Birmingham, Iowa, United States · On-site

Mid level

Overview JOIN US IN MAKING A REAL DIFFERENCE TO THE WORLD WE LIVE IN! Who are ENCYCLIS? ENCYCLIS, (formally known as Covanta Europe), is a leader in the energy from waste industry and we are looking for our next talented…

Skills: Team Leadership, Waste Management, Operational Compliance, Health & Safety Monitoring, Traffic Management

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UK - Shift Plant Operator, Walsall

Birmingham, Iowa, United States · On-site

Mid level

Overview JOIN US IN MAKING A REAL DIFFERENCE TO THE WORLD WE LIVE IN! Who are ENCYCLIS? ENCYCLIS, (formally known as Covanta Europe), is a leader in the energy from waste industry and we are looking for our next talented…

Skills: Distributed Control System (DCS), Plant Operations, Environmental Compliance, Health & Safety Monitoring, Risk Assessment

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Operations Manager - Energy Recovery Facility, Bedfordshire

United Kingdom · On-site

Senior

Overview SHAPE THE FUTURE OF SUSTAINABLE ENERGY-FROM-WASTE! At Encyclis, it’s our people and their passion that drive us forward. We’re growing fast, thinking differently, and innovating at every step. We’re focused on s…

Skills: Operational Management, Plant Availability, Environmental Compliance, OEE, KPI Management

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UK - Shift Team Leader, Walsall ERF

Birmingham, Iowa, United States · On-site

Senior

Overview JOIN US IN MAKING A REAL DIFFERENCE TO THE WORLD WE LIVE IN! Who are ENCYCLIS? Encyclis are dedicated to the safe, efficient and sustainable recovery of energy from waste. We develop and operate energy recovery …

Skills: Plant Operations, Supervisory Management, Health and Safety, Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Permit to Work System

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UK - Mechanical Team Leader, Walsall ERF

Birmingham, Iowa, United States · On-site

Senior

Overview JOIN US IN MAKING A REAL DIFFERENCE TO THE WORLD WE LIVE IN! Who are ENCYCLIS? Encyclis are dedicated to the safe, efficient and sustainable recovery of energy from waste. We develop and operate energy recovery …

Skills: Mechanical Maintenance, Team Leadership, Health and Safety Management, Planned Preventative Maintenance, Root Cause Analysis

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UK - Environmental Manager, Walsall ERF

Birmingham, Iowa, United States · On-site

Senior

Overview JOIN US IN MAKING A REAL DIFFERENCE TO THE WORLD WE LIVE IN! Who are ENCYCLIS? Encyclis are dedicated to the safe, efficient and sustainable recovery of energy from waste. We develop and operate energy recovery …

Skills: Environmental Management, Regulatory Compliance, ISO 14001, CEMS Management, Environmental Reporting

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UK - Electrical, Control & Instrument (EC&I) Team Leader, Walsall ERF

Birmingham, Iowa, United States · On-site

Senior

Overview JOIN US IN MAKING A REAL DIFFERENCE TO THE WORLD WE LIVE IN! Who are ENCYCLIS? Our state-of-the-art facilities take residual waste that would otherwise be landfilled which is processed into sustainable baseload …

Skills: Electrical Maintenance, Control Systems, Instrumentation, HV/LV Electrical Assets, Line Management

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UK - Health & Safety Manager, Walsall ERF

Birmingham, Iowa, United States · On-site

Senior

Overview JOIN US IN MAKING A REAL DIFFERENCE TO THE WORLD WE LIVE IN! Who are ENCYCLIS? Encyclis are dedicated to the safe, efficient and sustainable recovery of energy from waste. We develop and operate energy recovery …

Skills: Health and Safety Management, Risk Assessment, Incident Investigation, Root Cause Analysis, Regulatory Compliance

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Shift Team Leader - Energy Recovery Facility, Leicestershire

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Charnwood, England, United Kingdom • On-site

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  • professional certificate
  • Private Health Insurance, Medical Cash Plan, 25 days Annual Leave, Bank holidays, Competitive salary sacrifice pension scheme, Salary sacrifice EV car scheme
  • Posted 3d ago
  • Apply by Aug 30
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

Coordinate and supervise day-to-day operational activities at the Energy Recovery Facility to ensure safety, efficiency, and environmental compliance. Manage plant operators and act as the Senior Authorised Person (SAP) to oversee safe systems of work.

Requirements

Preferred HNC in a technical or science subject with a broad background in plant operations or maintenance. Experience as a Senior Authorised Person (SAP) and the ability to manage teams in a high-pressure industrial environment are desired.

Full job description

Overview

SHAPE THE FUTURE OF SUSTAINABLE ENERGY-FROM-WASTE!

At Encyclis, it’s our people and their passion that drive us forward. We’re growing fast, thinking differently, and innovating at every step.

We’re focused on safe, efficient and sustainable recovery of energy from residual waste, using technical expertise and state-of-the-art equipment to optimise performance and safety.

Our facilities help divert waste from landfill, support baseload electricity production and contribute to the circular economy.

We’re excited to welcome our next addition to join a culture built on teamwork, high standards, and the shared drive to keep improving every day!

 

The Opportunity

 

Reporting directly to the Operations Manager the Shift Team Leader will coordinate and supervise the day-to-day operational activities safely, efficiently and in line with Encyclis procedures, whilst ensuring the facility is operationally compliant with the environment permit. The Shift Team Leader is also responsible for Health and Safety of all site staff, contractors, and visitors under their supervision at the Energy Recovery Facility.

 

The position works on a rotating shift pattern as follows:

  • 4 days on shift, followed by 5 days off
  • 5 days on shift, followed by 4 days off
  • 5 days on shift, followed by 12 days off

Each shift is 12 hours long and is a mixture of days (6am - 6pm) and nights (6pm - 6am)

Responsibilities

What we need from you…

 

Key Duties & Responsibilities of the role

  • Operate the facility in a safe, environmentally compliant, efficient manner on a shift rotation basis.
  • Management responsibilities for direct reports to include plant operators and assistant plant operators (direction, co-ordination and performance analysis).
  • Enact the role of Senior Authorised Person (SAP) whilst on shift, and champion the Safe Systems of Work and Permit to Work System.
  • Take an active role in promoting, monitoring and improving the site H&S performance to include PPMS, routines and safety inspections, and partake in H&S meetings and forums.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain the facilities operational procedures and risk assessments.
  • Operate and interrogate complex Distributed Control Systems (DCS).
  • During emergency situations, perform the duties of the incident controller.
  • Liaise closely with the maintenance teams on all planned and unplanned maintenance activities to include removing plant and apparatus from service, providing a safe system of work, and returning the plant to service.
  • Lead operational improvement processes, management of corrective actions, defect notifications and rectification.
  • Serve as the coordinator in the absence of the Operations Manager.
  • Co-ordinate and control of contractors to ensure work is performed in accordance with the Safe System of Work and Site Safety Rules.
  • Take ownership of plant cleanliness and ensure excellent standards of housekeeping are maintained.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

  • The preferred level of education is to a Higher National Certificate (HNC) in a technical or science subject,

Relevant other qualifications with energy recovery or large process plant experience will be considered for the role.

  • This role requires a broad technical background in either plant operations or maintenance.
  • Senior Authorised Person (SAP) is desirable.
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  • Ability to take appropriate safe action on your own initiative to prevent equipment damage or injury to personnel during emergencies or unusual situations.
  • Ability to motivate employees, maintain high morale and get along with people. Ability to use office computer system.

We want you to feel supported, at work and beyond.

 

Our benefits include:

  • The opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art facility, alongside some of the industries best!
  • Private Health Insurance (with the option to add dependants)
  • Medical Cash Plan (for complimentary therapies)
  • 25 days Annual Leave + bank holidays
  • Competitive salary sacrifice pension scheme
  • Salary sacrifice EV car scheme
  • Income protection
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity policy
  • Life assurance

 

Check out what we've been up to recently in the business at one of our facilities, Protos ERF: Click here

 

Related keywords

Energy Recovery FacilitySustainable EnergyWaste-to-EnergyCircular EconomySenior Authorised PersonSAPDCSDistributed Control SystemsEnvironmental PermitSafe Systems of WorkPermit to WorkHNCPlant MaintenanceIncident ControllerOperational Procedures

About ENCYCLIS

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More than energy from waste

Industry
Waste Treatment and Disposal
Company size
201-500 employees
Founded
2023
Headquarters
London, England
LinkedIn followers
10,306

Encyclis provides energy-from-waste services which turn residual waste into low-carbon electricity, heat and other reusable materials. Formerly known as Covanta Europe, our state-of-the-art energy recovery facilities support the transition to a circular economy by making productive use of residual waste that would otherwise go to landfill. With over 250 employees, our portfolio includes three facilities in the UK and Ireland, which operate 24/7 to collectively divert over 1.4 million tonnes of waste from landfill every year and generate enough electricity to power nearly 300,000 homes. Two further facilities are currently under construction. With expertise stretching back over three decades, extensive partnerships and a commitment to continuous innovation, Encyclis provides a progressive solution for waste management which accelerates the journey to net-zero.

Offices: Lynton House, Tavistock Square, London, England WC1H 9BQ, GB

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About ENCYCLIS

LinkedInVisit site

More than energy from waste

Industry
Waste Treatment and Disposal
Company size
201-500 employees
Founded
2023
Headquarters
London, England
LinkedIn followers
10,306

Encyclis provides energy-from-waste services which turn residual waste into low-carbon electricity, heat and other reusable materials. Formerly known as Covanta Europe, our state-of-the-art energy recovery facilities support the transition to a circular economy by making productive use of residual waste that would otherwise go to landfill. With over 250 employees, our portfolio includes three facilities in the UK and Ireland, which operate 24/7 to collectively divert over 1.4 million tonnes of waste from landfill every year and generate enough electricity to power nearly 300,000 homes. Two further facilities are currently under construction. With expertise stretching back over three decades, extensive partnerships and a commitment to continuous innovation, Encyclis provides a progressive solution for waste management which accelerates the journey to net-zero.

Offices: Lynton House, Tavistock Square, London, England WC1H 9BQ, GB

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