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Shift Team Leader – Battery Energy Storage (BESS)

Doncaster, South Yorkshire - Shift-Based Role (Days, Nights, Weekends & Bank Holidays)


Lead the future of energy


At Fidra Energy, we're building and operating the infrastructure that will enable a cleaner, more flexible and more resilient energy system. As we continue to expand our operational capability, we're looking for a number of experienced Shift Team Leaders to join our Thorpe Marsh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) site.


This is a critical operational leadership role responsible for the safe, efficient and reliable operation of one of the UK's largest battery storage facilities. You'll lead a small team of technicians, oversee real-time plant operations, ensure compliance with safety and grid requirements, and act as the site's responsible person during your shift.


What you'll be doing


✅ Lead and supervise shift personnel to support safe and efficient site operations

✅ Act as the responsible person in charge of the site during assigned shifts

✅ Monitoring performance through SCADA and site control systems

✅ Coordinate real-time operations in line with grid requirements and dispatch instructions

✅ Support safe systems of work, permit-to-work activity, isolations and risk assessments

✅ Driving a strong safety culture and ensuring compliance with site safety rules

✅ Lead shift briefings, handovers, toolbox talks and initial incident response

✅ Work with operations, engineering, performance and maintenance teams to optimise availability and reliability.


What we're looking for


✔ Leadership or supervisory experience within a shift-based operational environment

✔ Strong understanding of electrical systems, safe systems of work and control room discipline

✔ Experience using SCADA or industrial control systems

✔ Ability to make clear decisions under pressure and manage operational incidents.

✔ Relevant technical qualification (Electrical Engineering, HNC/HND or equivalent)

✔ Experience within power generation, utilities, energy storage, heavy industry or similar sectors

✔ AP/SAP status, or capability to work towards authorisation

✔ A safety-first mindset with excellent decision-making and communication skills


Why join Fidra Energy?


As part of our Operations team, you'll work with industry-leading technology, receive exposure to a broad range of operational and engineering activities, and help shape how a new operation is run from day one.


This is a key role that combines technical challenge, responsibility, career development and the chance to be part of a growing business with ambitious plans.


The position will offer:


  • Competitive basic salary + shift allowance
  • Bonus scheme – based on personal objectives (25%) and company scorecard (75%)
  • Pension Scheme – EE 5% ER 10% for first 2 yrs then can increase, max company will pay is 15%
  • Flex Fund of £2,160 pa, paid monthly into salary
  • Life Assurance – x 8 of basic salary
  • Group Income Protection
  • Optional Benefits can include private medical insurance, travel insurance, eyecare scheme, discounted gym memberships etc.


Interested? Apply now and join us on the journey to power a more sustainable future.


Please note successful candidates will be invited to attend an assessment centre to be held in November 2026.


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