Shift Manager

Shift Manager – Remote Operations Centre

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Location : South Yorkshire

Salary : £50,000 + £12,000 shift allowance

Shift Pattern : Rotating 6-week shift (days and nights) with 10 consecutive days off at the end of each cycle

Industry : Chemical Manufacturing

About the Role

We are working with a leading global chemical manufacturing organisation to recruit an experienced Shift Manager for their state-of-the-art Remote Operations Centre (ROC). This role is critical to overseeing round-the-clock operations for multiple production sites across the UK, Ireland, and South Africa.

You’ll be based in a high-tech control room environment, working in a 24 / 7 operation that plays a pivotal role in process safety, plant performance, and business continuity across international sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage the safe and efficient operation of multiple chemical plants remotely
• Respond to alarms, manage plant upsets and initiate recovery strategies
• Support and lead plant start-up / shutdown procedures with minimal disruption
• Evaluate process data and KPIs to identify performance issues and implement improvements
• Make autonomous decisions in the absence of standard procedures (SOPs)
• Maintain a strong focus on process safety and regulatory compliance
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure operational targets are achieved

What We’re Looking For

What’s on Offer

Next Steps

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a forward-thinking business in a mission-critical role. If you have the skills and experience to thrive in a fast-paced, high-responsibility control room environment — apply now for a confidential discussion.