Assistant Shift Team Leader

Salary: £51,776.50 per annum plus Veolia benefits

Grade: 4.2

Hours: 40 hours per week

Location: Energy Recovery Facility

Bernard Road Service Centre

Sheffield

S4 7YX

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 an Assistant 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;

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

• 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; 

• Undertake duties as directed by the STL

• Ensuring safe and efficient operation of waste-fired high-pressure boiler and generators along with associated auxiliary plant - including first line fault diagnosis

• Assisting the Shift Team Leader with the operation and monitoring of the plant from a Central Control Room by means of a computerised control system

• Assist in the day to day compliance with all aspects of the PPC Permit, reporting any non compliance or incidents to the Shift Team Leader

• Operating plant and equipment as required by the operational demands of the ERF, including mobile plant and refuse crane

• Monitoring stocks and taking receipts of consumables and collections of residues.

What we're looking for;

• Experience gained through working in a continuous process environment, preferably with experience of working shifts

• Able to work a continuous rotating shift pattern, including adequate voluntary overtime to cover the workload and colleagues’ absences.

• An understanding of current environmental and health and safety issues

• Interested in mechanical & electrical plant with some experience of plant operations, ideally with experience is an Engineering role

• Appropriate qualifications for the duties of the post

• Self-motivated, able to prioritise tasks and work with minimal supervision

• Flexible, with a creative approach to problem-solving

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.