Production Team Lead

Job Title: Production Shift Team Leader

Location: VPI Shoreham

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £57,000 – £62,000 + Shift Allowance

Benefits: Pension, Private Medical, Incentive plan, 25 Holidays

About VPI

VPI is a leading power company operating in the UK, Ireland and Germany. We tackle the big, systemic challenges in the energy transition.

We bring together expertise in trading, operations and engineering to identify and anticipate challenges that will emerge as the energy transition unfolds. We then act to solve them.

Today, our portfolio includes reliable thermal power, battery storage and carbon capture projects.

Together, these assets deliver decarbonised, dispatchable, and flexible power generation to meet the needs of millions of homes and businesses.

The Role

As a Production Shift Team Leader, reporting to the Production Coordinator, the role involves safely and efficiently operating the plant, managing staff, overseeing out-of-hours site operations, and ensuring compliance with safety and market regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for the safe, real-time operation of the plant during your shift
• Lead and manage a Shift Technician, guiding performance, ensuring compliance, and coordinating operations
• Communicating with Trading and NESO to ensure the site meets its obligations in the Electricity Market and meets its statutory obligations in accordance with REMIT.
• Monitor alarms, troubleshoot operational issues, manage start-up and shut-down procedures
• Drive continuous health and safety improvement while discharging Safety Coordinator duties under the company Safety Rules.
• Assist with the coordination of maintenance activities as and when required to keep plant operational.
• Carry out daily plant walkdowns, control room monitoring, and shift handovers
• Oversee isolations and prepare/issue safety documentation for maintenance teams
• Act as the out-of-hours site manager – owning all plant operations and safety activity.
• Participate in morning station meetings and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
• Act as SME for operational changes, system modifications and plant enhancements

What we’re looking for

• Minimum HNC qualification or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Previous relevant operational and/or maintenance experience in CCGT/thermal power generation, naval, offshore oil & gas, or refinery.
• Ability to effectively manage and coordinate a team.
• NEBOSH / IOSH or similar H&S qualification/certificate desirable.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, e.g., health & safety, environment and employment law.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills.
• Understanding of engineering standards and legislation

Why Join VPI?

• Known for our ability to think and act fast using our energy intelligence, our mission is to enable the energy transition by providing the power we need today and tomorrow
• Whether you’re an experienced professional or looking to grow, VPI provides structured development pathways.
• VPI offers competitive salary, pension scheme, PMI (private medical insurance), long-term incentive plan and holiday starting at 25 days plus bank holidays.

Ready to Apply?

If you are looking for a new challenge within a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation, we want to hear from you!

Apply today and help shape the future of power generation.