Shift Manager – Heavy Industrial Process Plant Margam, South Wales
£12,000 shift allowance + bonus + benefits
Are you a seasoned process operator or engineer with experience leading teams in a high-risk, industrial environment? Looking for a rewarding role with long-term career potential, a clear shift pattern, and significant time off to recharge?
We’re currently working exclusively with a global leader in industrial and process gases to recruit a Shift Manager for their strategically important South Wales facility.
This is a shift-based position that operates on a rotating pattern of days and nights, with a block of days off at the end of each cycle to support work/life balance.
As Shift Manager, you will:
Lead and coordinate all operations on-site during your shift, ensuring pipeline and liquid production targets are met safely and efficiently.
Act as the most senior person on site during your shift, including in emergency situations.
Monitor and optimise plant performance, working closely with the remote operations centre (ROC).
Oversee contractor activities and support operations at satellite sites as needed.
Experience in a shift leadership role within a chemical, gas, or similar process plant.
Strong operational knowledge of ASUs, reformers, carbon monoxide installations, or similar equipment.
A competitive salary of £53K, with around £12K shift allowance and annual bonus
~25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (with a generous shift rota offering additional days off)
~ Industry-leading pension scheme and life assurance
~ Health & wellbeing benefits, employee discounts, and career development opportunities with a global organisation
Apply now to explore this exciting opportunity with the support of a dedicated recruitment partner. We are committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and welcome applications from all backgrounds.