Shift Team Leader
CV-LibrarySouth Lanarkshire, LanarkshirepermanentPosted: 17 September 2026
Apply NowShift Team Leader – Power Generation
Location: Central Scotland
Hours: 42 hours average | 12.5-hour shifts | Days & Nights
Salary: Competitive + Bonus & Benefits
Job Type: Permanent
An established operator within the power and renewable energy sector is looking for a Shift Team Leader to join a 24/7 operational facility in Central Scotland.
This is a hands-on leadership role combining DCS/control room operation, plant monitoring and shift team supervision, ensuring the facility operates safely, reliably and within environmental requirements.
Key Responsibilities
* Operate and monitor boilers, turbines, pumps and associated plant via DCS/HMI/SCADA.
* Lead, support and develop the shift operations team.
* Coordinate plant start-ups, shutdowns and operational issues.
* Carry out plant inspections and support minor reactive maintenance.
* Monitor CEMS and ensure environmental permit compliance.
* Maintain accurate operational and shift records.
* Ensure high standards of Health & Safety across the facility.
About You
You'll ideally have:
* Experience within power generation, Energy from Waste, biomass, CHP, steam-raising or a similar process environment.
* Strong DCS/HMI/SCADA control room experience.
* Experience operating mechanical/process plant.
* Previous team leadership experience or the capability to step into a leadership position.
* HNC/NVQ or equivalent technical experience.
* IOSH, NEBOSH, BOAS or AP/SAP experience would be advantageous but isn't essential.
Shift Pattern & Benefits
You'll work 4 on / 4 off across days and nights, with an 18-day break after every seven cycles.
Benefits include bonus scheme, pension, life assurance, Employee Assistance Programme and EV Car Scheme.
Interested? Apply with your CV for a confidential discussion
Location: Central Scotland
Hours: 42 hours average | 12.5-hour shifts | Days & Nights
Salary: Competitive + Bonus & Benefits
Job Type: Permanent
An established operator within the power and renewable energy sector is looking for a Shift Team Leader to join a 24/7 operational facility in Central Scotland.
This is a hands-on leadership role combining DCS/control room operation, plant monitoring and shift team supervision, ensuring the facility operates safely, reliably and within environmental requirements.
Key Responsibilities
* Operate and monitor boilers, turbines, pumps and associated plant via DCS/HMI/SCADA.
* Lead, support and develop the shift operations team.
* Coordinate plant start-ups, shutdowns and operational issues.
* Carry out plant inspections and support minor reactive maintenance.
* Monitor CEMS and ensure environmental permit compliance.
* Maintain accurate operational and shift records.
* Ensure high standards of Health & Safety across the facility.
About You
You'll ideally have:
* Experience within power generation, Energy from Waste, biomass, CHP, steam-raising or a similar process environment.
* Strong DCS/HMI/SCADA control room experience.
* Experience operating mechanical/process plant.
* Previous team leadership experience or the capability to step into a leadership position.
* HNC/NVQ or equivalent technical experience.
* IOSH, NEBOSH, BOAS or AP/SAP experience would be advantageous but isn't essential.
Shift Pattern & Benefits
You'll work 4 on / 4 off across days and nights, with an 18-day break after every seven cycles.
Benefits include bonus scheme, pension, life assurance, Employee Assistance Programme and EV Car Scheme.
Interested? Apply with your CV for a confidential discussion