Shift Engineer

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?

Salary: Competitive salary + overtime pay + Veolia benefits

Hours: Shift Hours - 12 Hours Per Day, 33.6 hours per week

Location: Tyseley, Birmingham, B11 2BA

At Veolia, the Shift Engineer ensures the Energy Recovery Facility and Clinical Incinerator plants are operated safely, efficiently and remain compliant in line with the site Environmental Permit.

We're looking for an individual with exceptional leadership and communication skills, who takes pride in what they do and enjoys working in a challenging environment. If you have an appetite for problem solving and maintaining a good work ethic, we'd like to hear from you.

What we can offer you;

• 25 days of annual leave
• 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 do

• Managing a shift team to efficiently operate the Energy Recovery Facility and Clinical plant and equipment as required by operational demands.
• Carrying out the role of Control Person ensuring all contractors and maintenance teams are set to work in line with Veolia ERFSafety Rules.
• Ensuring compliance with all aspects of the site Environmental Permit
• Maintaining statutory and statistical information in accordance with Company Procedures and Policies.
• Training, mentoring and developing shift staff to prepare them for future advancement.
• Be available to act as the designated Senior Authorised Person during Plant Outages.
• Liaising with site maintenance staff to provide efficient work scheduling and planning.
• Representing the site management team out of hours.

Desired experience

• Relevant electro-mechanical / power engineering qualifications / experience.
• A strong no-compromise approach to health and safety and environmental compliance.
• To be able to carry out this role you must be IT literate.
• Strong leadership skills, with an ability to mentor and coach individuals effectively.
• To have worked on a shift rota previously and understand the demands.
• Extensive knowledge of the waste/power industry including legislative knowledge
• Experience of operating energy from a waste facility or power station
• Knowledge of google docs as well as word products

What's next?

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

We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation and Highly Commended as a workplace for 55+.

This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.

We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.

Here at Veolia, we're proud to be known as an equal opportunities employer. We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. So no matter their age, gender, gender expression, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexuality or veteran status, every applicant who meets the minimum requirements will be considered fully.

Here at Veolia, we're proud to be known as an equal opportunities employer. We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. So no matter their age, gender, gender expression, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexuality or veteran status, every applicant who meets the minimum requirements will be considered fully.