Shift Production Team Lead

Escape Recruitment Serv Ltd, Forth, South Lanarkshire

Shift Production Team Lead

£50000 - £58000 per annum

Escape Recruitment Serv Ltd, Forth, South Lanarkshire

  • Full time
  • Permanent

Posted 5 days ago, 17 Sep | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

Job ref: NCR

Location ref: Forth, South Lanarkshire

Full Job Description

We are seeking to appoint a Shift Production Team Leader to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the facility. The successful candidate will lead shift operations, supervise staff, and ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality standards. This is a shift role based south of Glasgow



Key Roles & Responsibilities

  • Operate, start, stop, and monitor turbines, boilers, pumps, water treatment systems, and other plant equipment using a DCS system

  • Ensure plant operations remain within defined parameters while complying with strict HSE regulations, company policies, and procedures

  • Conduct plant walkdowns and daily inspections to ensure equipment is operating safely and efficiently

  • Monitor Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS) to ensure compliance with environmental permit conditions

  • Provide technical supervision and support to company and contract staff

  • Work within the company's Health & Safety, Environmental, and Quality Management Systems

  • Direct and guide Shift Process Operators in carrying out scheduled plant inspections, asset adjustments, and reporting activities

  • Support and coordinate minor reactive maintenance and process stoppages, including raising jobs on the maintenance system

  • Assist in the continuous improvement of operational Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

  • Maintain accurate plant performance records and complete shift logs

  • Supervise the testing and treatment of boiler, cooling, and other plant water systems

  • Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly plant environment

  • Manage, mentor, coach, and develop shift team members

  • Provide shift cover for other Shift Team Leaders during sickness, holidays, or training



Experience, Qualifications & Skills

Essential

  • HNC, NVQ, or equivalent qualification in a relevant engineering discipline, or demonstrable time-served experience

  • Strong knowledge and experience of HMI, SCADA, and DCS systems

  • Operational experience in power generation, steam raising, or mechanical process environments

  • Experience working in both control room and shop-floor plant environments

  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills

  • A flexible, team-oriented working attitude

  • Basic IT skills for reporting and documentation

  • Practical mechanical skills for minor adjustments and repairs



Desirable

  • IOSH, NEBOSH, or BOAS qualification

  • Background within EFW would be beneficial

  • Health & Safety qualification

Direct job link

https://www.s1jobs.com/job/shift-production-team-lead-127417813

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