Job Title: Day Shift Team Leader

Location: Ardley

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Salary: £62,849 per annum

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Bonus: Annual performance-based bonus

Job Summary

We are seeking a proactive and safety-conscious Day Shift Team Leader to lead operational activities within a high-performing Energy Recovery Facility. In this hands-on leadership role, you will manage a team within the Operations Department, support the Operations Manager, and play a critical role in maintaining the efficiency and safety of site operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operational activities and ensure smooth performance during the day shift.
• Act as a Senior Authorised Person (SAP) and oversee contractor activities on site.
• Support annual planned shutdowns and coordinate associated tasks.
• Conduct routine safety, emergency, and environmental drills; ensure proper documentation of findings.
• Lead transparent investigations into incidents and accidents, identifying root causes and preventive actions.
• Maintain clear and effective communication across all site teams and stakeholders.
• Ensure all contractors and visitors are inducted into site safety and emergency protocols.
• Deliver team briefings, toolbox talks, and provide on-shift guidance.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Proven supervisory or team leadership experience in a relevant setting.
• Strong understanding of systems such as HP steam, boilers, electrical generation, and emissions—ideally from power, process, or naval engineering environments.
• ONC/HNC or equivalent engineering qualification.
• Confident communicator with experience delivering operational briefings and toolbox talks.

Desirable Qualifications

• A formal management or leadership qualification.
• Familiarity with health, safety, and environmental standards in a high-risk industrial environment.

Key Skills and Attributes

• Strong leadership with the ability to make decisions under pressure.
• Objective, methodical approach to incident investigation.
• Effective at fostering collaboration and maintaining cross-functional communication.
• Safety-first mindset and commitment to continuous operational improvement.