Lead Shift Engineer

Are you a hands-on multi-skilled engineer with leadership experience in a process or manufacturing environment? Are you looking for a role where you can lead from the front, drive site performance and make a real impact in the renewable energy sector?

We're recruiting for a Lead Shift Engineer at a flagship Anaerobic Digestion plant in Dagenham. This site is part of a nationally recognised network of facilities turning food waste into green energy, heat, and biofertiliser providing a real alternative to landfill and helping to close the loop in food sustainability.

This is a great opportunity to step into a senior role with day-to-day responsibility for leading shift engineering operations at a cutting-edge site.

The Role

As Lead Shift Engineer, you’ll:

Lead a small, multi-skilled engineering team on shift (4-on-4-off, 12-hour days & nights)
Deliver both reactive and planned maintenance across all process equipment
Drive performance improvements and minimise downtime using data and KPIs
Coordinate and oversee external contractors, permits to work, and RAMS
Support site projects and ensure safe, compliant operations
Promote a proactive safety culture across the team and lead by example
Work closely with the SHEQ, operations, and management teams to deliver improvements

This is a varied role where you'll balance hands-on engineering with team leadership, planning, and compliance responsibilities.

Who We’re Looking For

To thrive in this role, you’ll ideally have:

A recognised apprenticeship and minimum CGLI or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering
A solid background in maintenance within a process, manufacturing, or energy environment
Prior experience in a shift lead, senior engineer, or team leader role
Strong understanding of health & safety procedures and permit-to-work systems
A proactive approach to problem-solving, fault finding, and driving improvement
Excellent organisational and communication skills

Experience in anaerobic digestion, waste, water treatment or power generation is highly desirable but not essential if you bring the right mindset and mechanical leadership background.
Electrical experience or dual-skilled capability is a bonus, but not a requirement.

What’s On Offer

A permanent role in a fast-growing, sustainable industry
Competitive salary + benefits + overtime
High-spec plant with investment in engineering improvements
The chance to lead and shape a proactive engineering team
Excellent support and long-term career development opportunities

If you’re ready to lead from the front and help deliver a greener future through engineering excellence we want to hear from you.

Apply now for a confidential conversation.