Shift Team Leader

Enfinium Community Fund; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy-from-waste company in the UK is looking for an experienced Shift Team Leader to oversee day-to-day operations at their plant. This role demands strong leadership, technical expertise, and a commitment to safety and compliance. Successful candidates will have a proven background in operations within power generation and a drive for continuous improvement. The company offers an attractive benefits package including private medical care and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Vitality Private Medical care

Private Dental Care

Life Assurance

Company pension with a 6% contribution

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Assistance programme

Uniform provided

Continuous learning and development

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of operational or maintenance experience in power generation or a similar industry.
• Proven experience leading teams in a technical or industrial environment.
• Calm under pressure and able to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate your shift team to deliver safe, efficient and reliable plant operations.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental standards.
• Train, coach and develop your team in operational procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Education

HND/HNC in Engineering or related discipline

Job description

About the Role

Shift Team Leader

Location: Parc Adfer, Deeside
Powering a cleaner future with enfinium

At enfinium, we’re not just generating energy — we’re helping build a more sustainable future. Our plants transform waste that can’t be recycled into electricity, powering thousands of homes and businesses across the UK while reducing landfill and carbon emissions.

We’re now looking for an experienced and motivated Shift Team Leader to lead from the front — ensuring our plant runs safely, smoothly and efficiently, every single day.

What’s the role all about?

As a Shift Team Leader, you’ll be at the heart of day-to-day operations, leading and supporting a team of skilled operators to ensure the safe, compliant and efficient running of the plant under all conditions.

You’ll combine strong technical knowledge with hands‑on leadership, fostering a culture of teamwork, accountability and continuous improvement. Your goal: to make sure our people and plant perform at their very best while maintaining the highest standards of safety, environmental and operational excellence.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead and motivate your shift team to deliver safe, efficient and reliable plant operations.
• Champion health, safety and environmental excellence — ensuring compliance at all times.
• Act as a Senior Authorised Person (SAP), applying and enforcing the Company Safety Rules.
• Train, coach and develop your team in operational procedures, safety standards and equipment use.
• Conduct performance reviews and create clear development plans to support growth and succession.
• Oversee daily plant performance, ensuring operational targets are met and issues resolved quickly.
• Work collaboratively with engineering and maintenance teams to optimise plant performance.
• Promote a culture of teamwork, ownership and continuous improvement across your shift.

What we’re looking for

• HND/HNC in Engineering or a related discipline.
• At least 3 years’ operational or maintenance experience within power generation, EfW or a similar process-driven industry.
• Proven experience leading teams in a technical or industrial environment.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a practical approach to challenges.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Calm under pressure and able to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• A commitment to safety, teamwork and operational excellence.

About Us

enfinium is one of the largest energy‑from‑waste businesses in the UK and an industry leader in the conversion of non‑recyclable residential and business waste into heat and partially renewable power. enfinium currently has a platform of six (two in construction) strategically located facilities across the UK. Today, enfinium has an annual waste processing capacity of over 2.3 million tonnes, and a total combined electric generating capacity of 265 MW (gross) - enough energy to power more than 500,000 UK homes. enfinium is owned by infrastructure investment funds managed by Igneo Infrastructure Partners

At enfinium we’re guided by five principles, we use these to make sure we’re not only doing a great job, but we’re doing it in the right and safe way:

One Team ‑ Pride Matters ‑ Safety on Purpose ‑ Make a positive impact ‑ Take Ownership

As a Company, we really value our employees and as such, offer a generous employee benefits package which includes the following:

• Vitality Private Medical care
• Private Dental Care
• Life Assurance
• Company pension with a 6% company contribution
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee Assistance programme
• Uniform provided
• Continuous learning and development through our e-learning portal and access to role‑based qualifications

Make a difference today to deliver a cleaner tomorrow