Shift Team Leader

Veolia; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?

Salary: Competitive salary plus a bonus and Veolia benefits
Hours: 40 hours per week on a rota basis that includes weekend and public holidays
Location: Portsmouth Energy Recovery Facility, Quartremaine Road, Portsmouth, PO3 5QH

We live in a world that needs to take care of its resources, and our mission at Veolia is to 'Resource the World'. We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Shift Team Leader to join our dynamic team in Portsmouth.

This position is well suited to an individual who has the ability to be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the Energy Recovery Facility, managing a shift team and day operations staff.

Improving communities, protecting the environment and creating an inclusive culture is right at the heart of our business. Together our employees make our communities better and our engineers play an integral part in helping to shape the future of our business. They are the Resourcers, behind the resources. We want you to be part of our diverse workforce!

What we can offer you:

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Access to our company pension scheme
• Free physiotherapy service
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well-known retailers
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What will you be doing?

• To be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the Energy Recovery Facility, managing a shift team and day operations staff, ensuring compliance with all aspects of the site environmental permits
• Operate / monitor plant from a central control room and operate plant and equipment as required by the operational demands of the ERF, including mobile plant and refuse crane
• Supervise and deploy manpower as appropriate to ensure cost-effective, safe and efficient operation of all activities on site within all operational procedures and also in emergency situations
• Provide effective administration and application of the Safety Rules and Health and Safety policies
• Provide technical supervision and assistance where necessary for Company and contract staff engaged in work at the ERF

What are we looking for?

• An experienced Engineer / Technician ideally having completed a recognised Engineering Apprenticeship / training
• ONC or equivalent qualification in a relevant engineering discipline
• An understanding of current environmental and health and safety issues
• Knowledge of Regulatory requirements
• Broad experience gained through shift working in a continuous process environment, preferably in a Waste Incineration environment
• Ability to lead an operations shift team to ensure adherence with procedures and effective utilisation of staff is essential.

What's next?
Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.
We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation to work for two years in a row! This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.

We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.

We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

We therefore welcome and encourage all candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply.