​An established player in the UK energy market is looking for a motivated and ambitious Power Shift Trader to join their growing trading desk. This role is ideal for junior to mid-level professionals who want to build a career in short-term power trading, working directly with real-time UK market dynamics

You’ll help manage intraday positions, execute trades, and identify opportunities in the GB market, gaining exposure to a fast-paced environment with excellent career progression.

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Key Responsibilities

• Execute and optimise trades in the

  UK short-term and intraday power markets.

• Monitor National Grid ESO balancing actions, renewable generation forecasts, and demand-supply fluctuations to capture opportunities.

• Manage the UK portfolio in real-time while adhering to risk and compliance limits.

• Coordinate with National Grid, market operators (EPEX, Nord Pool), and internal teams for nominations and scheduling.

• Provide analysis and insight to support trading strategy development.

• Contribute to daily PnL reporting and trade performance reviews.

• Work on a

  rotational shift pattern

  to ensure round-the-clock market coverage.
  

Requirements

• 1–4 years of experience in energy trading, short-term power, or a related role (e.g. optimisation, operations, or analytics).

• Knowledge of the

  UK power market, including trading platforms and balancing mechanisms.

• Strong analytical and numerical skills, with the ability to make fast, accurate decisions under pressure.

• Proficiency in Excel; Python, VBA, or SQL skills are an advantage.

• Strong communicator and team player, able to thrive in a shift-based environment.

• Proactive, detail-oriented, and eager to develop within a trading role.

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What’s on Offer

• Exposure to the fast-moving UK short-term power market.

• Competitive salary plus performance-related bonus.

• Structured training and mentoring from experienced traders.

• Opportunities for rapid progression within a growing team.

• Collaborative, dynamic trading floor environment.