Power Generation

Shift Manager – Energy from Waste
Competitive Salary + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
Kent

MC Technical Recruitment is currently looking to recruit a Shift Manager to join an established Energy from Waste power station in the Kent area. This role plays a crucial part in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of a modern EfW facility, overseeing plant operations and supporting the operations team in delivering strong environmental, safety, and performance results.

As the Shift Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Managing and supervising daily operations of the EfW plant
• Leading a team of operational staff, ensuring performance and compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations
• Acting as the senior on-site representative during your shift, including as Incident Controller in emergencies
• Driving continuous improvement, identifying performance opportunities, and implementing operational changes
• Supporting coordination of maintenance activities and safe system of work procedures
• Managing contractor activities and ensuring site-wide communication between teams
• Leading root cause investigations and incident reporting processes
• Supporting recruitment, training, and development of the operational team
• Ensuring effective communication between departments to maintain operational excellence
• Working 5 days a week (40hrs)
• Other duties as required

To be considered, you should have:

• Previous experience in a similar role within Energy from Waste, Power Generation, or another high-hazard industrial sector
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a team in a 24/7 operational environment
• In-depth knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to take responsibility and make confident decisions under pressure
• Strong technical understanding of EfW processes, turbines, boilers, or control room operations

What’s on offer:

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Holidays
• Company pension & life insurance
• Discretionary annual bonus scheme
• Flexible benefits including cycle-to-work, gym membership, and retail discounts
• Access to wellbeing services and development opportunities

To Apply:

If you’re an experienced operational leader looking to step into a high-responsibility role within the growing energy recovery sector, please apply via the link or contact Matt George at MC Technical Recruitment on 01489 533 030 / matt@mctechnical.co.uk.