The Best Connection are recruiting for a Night Shift Manager on behalf of a leading recycling and waste management company in Alfreton. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with supervisory or management experience (waste industry experience is a bonus, but not essential!).
About You
We're seeking a confident and proactive leader who enjoys working in a busy operational environment and takes pride in getting the best from their team.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead, motivate, and support site employees to achieve production and performance targets.
* Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with HSEQ standards and procedures.
* Plan, monitor, and manage daily operational activities.
* Oversee weighbridge operations and coordinate transport collections and deliveries.
* Maintain accurate shift records, including attendance, production data, and incident reports.
* Monitor site quality, housekeeping, and environmental compliance.
* Support training, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.
* Promote a positive workplace culture aligned with company values.
Essential Skills and Experience:
* Previous supervisory experience preferably within a waste management, recycling, or industrial environment.
* Strong leadership, organisation, and communication skills.
* IOSH Managing Safely (or willingness to obtain).
* GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
* Computer literate (Excel, Word, Outlook).
* Positive 'can-do'attitude, with the ability to problem-solve and make sound decisions.
* Ability to work overtime when required, at the below rates.
Pay Rate:
* £16.27 per hour during the probation period
* Increased rate upon successful completion and start of contract
* Requirement to attend meetings/briefings - which is paid at an overtime rate)
* Overtime rates = Time & half, AND, double time!!
Shift Pattern:
* Sunday to Thursday, 11:00 PM - 6:00 AM
* (Initial training will be provided on the morning shift, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM for the first 2-3 weeks.)
Please note that interviews will include a phone screen with TBC, a face-to-face at our Mansfield branch (NG18 1LA), and a final interview on-site with the client.
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