Shift Team Leader

Salary: £62,502 annual plus 15% annual bonus and Veolia benefits

Hours: 40 hours per week on a rota basis that includes weekend and public holidays

Location: Portsmouth Energy Recovery Facility, Quartremaine Road, Portsmouth, PO3 5QH

We live in a world that needs to take care of its resources, and our mission at Veolia is to 'Resource the World'. We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Shift Team Leader to join our dynamic team in Portsmouth.

This position is well suited to an individual who has the ability to be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the Energy Recovery Facility, managing a shift team and day operations staff.

Improving communities, protecting the environment and creating an inclusive culture is right at the heart of our business. Together our employees make our communities better and our engineers play an integral part in helping to shape the future of our business. They are the Resourcers, behind the resources. We want you to be part of our diverse workforce! 

What we can offer you;

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

• Access to our company pension scheme

• Free physiotherapy service 

• 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

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

What will you be doing?

• To be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the Energy Recovery Facility,managing a shift team and day operations staff, ensuring compliance with all aspects of the site environmental permits

• Operate / monitor plant from a central control room and operate plant and equipment as required by the operational demands of the ERF, including mobile plant and refuse crane

• Supervise and deploy manpower as appropriate to ensure cost effective, safe and efficient operation of all activities on site within all operational procedures and also in emergency situations

• Provide effective administration and application of the Safety Rules and Health and Safety policies

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

What are we looking for?

• An experienced Engineer / Technician ideally having completed a recognised Engineering Apprenticeship / training

• ONC or equivalent qualification in a relevant engineering discipline

• An understanding of current environmental and health and safety issues

• Knowledge of Regulatory requirements

• Broad experience gained through shift working in a continuous process environment, preferably in a Waste Incineration environment 

• Ability to lead an operations shift team to ensure adherence with procedures and effective utilisation of staff is essential.

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.