Shift Manager – Heavy Industry
Location: Southampton, UK
Salary: £72,000 total package (£60,000 base + £12,000 shift allowance)
Shifts: 12-hour rotating shifts (days & nights)
Time Off: 12 days off every 6-week cycle
About the Role
We are working on behalf of a leading global industrial organisation to find an experienced Shift Manager for a key site near Fawley, Southampton. This is a unique opportunity to join a critical operations team within a complex and high-performing industrial facility.
In this role, you’ll play a hands-on leadership role in the safe and efficient running of a heavy industry plant. You’ll be the most senior person on site during shifts, working closely with a Remote Operations Centre (ROC) and ensuring that safety, compliance, and production standards are consistently met.
Key Responsibilities
* Oversee daily plant operations on a shift-to-shift basis, ensuring safety and reliability at all times
* Work collaboratively with the ROC to optimise performance and respond to real-time operational needs
* Manage contractors on site, reviewing method statements and risk assessments
* Issue and monitor Permits to Work, maintaining full control of on-site activities
* Conduct regular inspections, identify faults, and ensure timely maintenance and notifications
* Analyse and act on shift reports to drive continuous improvement
* Lead local emergency responses or abnormal situation handling when required
* Uphold health, safety, and environmental standards in all aspects of the job
What We're Looking For
* Someone who has come through an apprenticeship background in Mechanical, Electrical, or Instrumentation engineering
* Ideally has gained practical experience in a similar role within heavy industry, such as oil & gas, petrochemical, refining, or industrial gases
* Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams and departments
* A proactive, safety-first mindset and the ability to remain calm and effective under pressure
* Strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities, with a continuous improvement approach
* Willingness and flexibility to work rotating 12-hour shifts, including nights and weekends
What’s in It for You?
* £72,000 total package with shift allowance
* 25 days annual leave, plus flexible leave benefits
* Pension and life assurance as standard
* Ongoing training and career development opportunities within a global industrial organisation
* Access to a comprehensive benefits and wellbeing platform
* A highly inclusive environment where integrity, accountability, and safety come first
Ready to Apply?
This is your chance to join a world-class operation where your expertise will make a real impact. If you're looking for a long-term career opportunity in a company that values safety, teamwork, and continuous growth, we want to hear from you.
Apply today to take the next step in your career – even if you don’t tick every box, we’d still like to hear your story.
We are an equal opportunity recruitment agency. Reasonable adjustments are available on request.
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