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Salary: Competitive + 15% annual bonus + Veolia benefits

Grade: 5.1

Hours: 40 hours per week, working a rotating shift pattern 4 on 4 off that includes weekends and Public Holidays

Location: Enterprise Drive

Four Ashes

Staffordshire

WV10 7DF

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources and help it become a better place for everyone.

As a Shift Team Leader you'll be pushing for innovative solutions to create a more sustainable future for all. We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

What we can offer you;

33 days annual leave built into shift rota

Access to our company/people's pension scheme

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

24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household

One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community

Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What you'll be doing;

Lead a small team to to operate the plant safely and efficiently to maximise productivity

Ensure compliance with all aspects of the site Environmental Permits.

Operate / monitor plant from a Central Control Room,

Supervise and deploy manpower as appropriate to ensure cost effective, safe and efficient operation of all activities on site.

Provide technical supervision and assistance where necessary for company and contract staff engaged in work at the ERF.

Provide effective training and monitoring of shift staff

Provide effective administration and application of safe systems of work and Health and Safety policies.

Monitoring contractors while working on site

Lead by example and support the site management team to show, promote and acknowledge positive behaviours and develop a proactive safety culture

Liaise with other companies' staff as required to provide efficient work scheduling and planning to ensure minimum turnaround times during plant outages

What we're looking for;

An experienced Shift Team Leader ideally having completed a recognised Engineering

Qualification/Operational Training course. Experience of working in power generation or with steam raising plant

Experience of leading a shift team and shift working in a continuous process operation preferably on steam generating equipment. Waste incineration experience is desirable.

Supervise and deploy manpower as appropriate to ensure cost effective, safe and efficient operation of all activities on site, including adequate voluntary overtime to cover the workload and colleagues' absences.

Experience of working in power generation or with steam raising plant

Experience as a Senior Authorised Person / Control Person

A good engineering background

Strong health & safety awareness

Good understanding of environmental and safety legislation

To have worked on a shift rota previously and understand the demands this has.

What's next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.

We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles.

We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

If you are successful in securing a new role or promotion within the company, any offer to you may be subject to the acceptance of standardised terms and conditions. These new terms and conditions may differ from your current contract, if you have any questions about how this might affect you, please don't hesitate to contact your line manager or the HR team.

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What's next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.

We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles.

We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive