Astute's Power Team is partnered with a global waste management company, who operate several Energy from Waste Power Stations, to recruit an Assistant Shift Team Leader for their Energy from Waste Power Station in Portsmouth, Hampshire.

The vital Assistant Shift Team Leader role comes with a salary of £51,012 + Bonus + Overtime + Benefits.

If you're an experienced Shift Operations Technician, or an established ASTL, and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does then upload your CV to apply today.


Responsibilities and duties

Reporting to the Shift Team Leader you will be:

• Assisting the Shift Team Leader in the safe & efficient operation of the plant,
• Carry out plant inspections, adjustments, readings and maintain all data accurately to ensure compliance with the environmental permit.
• Manage and monitor plant consumables, ensuring stock levels are maintained and liaising with procurement to replenish supplies.
• Supervising contractors, reviewing RAMS and ensuring all work is carried out in line with company legislation and processes.
• Identify areas within the plant for improvement to improve efficiency / availability.

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Ideally have at least an NVQ Level 3 qualification in a relevant engineering discipline (not a necessity)
• A health and safety qualification such as IOSH will be highly advantageous.
• Having electrical Authorised Person/Senior Authorised Person certification will be highly advantageous.

Personal skills and prior experience

The Assistant Shift Team Leader role would suit someone who is:

• Prior experience working in heavy process engineering environments such as Power Stations, Petrochemicals, Refineries, Paper Mills, COMAH sites, etc.
• Royal/Merchant Navy Marine Engineers, who have leadership experience would be suitable for this role
• Prior experience working with steam raising plant will be highly advantageous.
• Prior experience operating plant via a DCS/SCADA system will be a necessity

Salary and benefits of the Assistant Shift Team Leader role

• A Salary of £51,011
• Overtime at 1.5x
• Bonus
• Other excellent benefits

INDPOW

Astute Technical Recruitment Limited are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.