Shift Manager Permanent

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)
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.

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
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
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
Willingness and flexibility to work rotating 12-hour shifts , including nights and weekends

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
~ 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.