Shift Manager - Energy from Waste
Competitive Salary + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
Kent

MC Technical Recruitment is currently looking to recruit a Shift Manager to join an established Energy from Waste power station in the Kent area. This role plays a crucial part in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of a modern EfW facility, overseeing plant operations and supporting the operations team in delivering strong environmental, safety, and performance results.

As the Shift Manager, your responsibilities will include:

Managing and supervising daily operations of the EfW plant
Leading a team of operational staff, ensuring performance and compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations
Acting as the senior on-site representative during your shift, including as Incident Controller in emergencies
Driving continuous improvement, identifying performance opportunities, and implementing operational changes
Supporting coordination of maintenance activities and safe system of work procedures
Managing contractor activities and ensuring site-wide communication between teams
Leading root cause investigations and incident reporting processes
Supporting recruitment, training, and development of the operational team
Ensuring effective communication between departments to maintain operational excellence
Working 5 days a week (40hrs)
Other duties as required

To be considered, you should have:

Previous experience in a similar role within Energy from Waste, Power Generation, or another high-hazard industrial sector
Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a team in a 24/7 operational environment
In-depth knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Ability to take responsibility and make confident decisions under pressure
Strong technical understanding of EfW processes, turbines, boilers, or control room operations

What's on offer:

Competitive salary depending on experience
Holidays
Company pension & life insurance
Discretionary annual bonus scheme
Flexible benefits including cycle-to-work, gym membership, and retail discounts
Access to wellbeing services and development opportunities

To Apply:

If you're an experienced operational leader looking to step into a high-responsibility role within the growing energy recovery sector, please apply via the link or contact Matt George at MC Technical Recruitment on (phone number removed) / (url removed)