Shift Manager in Middlesbrough

Salary: Circa £50k Per Annum (+ £10k Shift Allowance)

Location: Middlesbrough

Duration: Permanent

Benefits: Excellent pension, private medical insurance, life assurance, etc.

A world-leading industrial gases and engineering company require a Shift Manager (electrical, instrument or mechanical background) at their top tier COMAH in Middlesbrough. Reporting to the Plant Manager you will be responsible for the control of the production plant to ensure pipeline tonnage/customer demands are met.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supervise, monitor, and control plant operations to meet quality and operational requirements in the most efficient manner.
• Prepare, issue, monitor, and control all Permits to Work, incorporating contractors' method statements and risk assessments.
• Control and supervise contractor personnel in accordance with site rules and regulations and permit to work requirements.
• Regularly inspect and check operating plant and machinery, diagnose faults, and provide feedback/raise notifications and work orders for rectification.
• Act as Senior Person on Site for on and off-site emergencies and implement site Emergency Plans as required.
• Lead and manage a shift team and maintain good relationships with all site personnel.
• Take responsibility for maintaining the highest Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality (SHEQ) standards across all operations to ensure a safe and compliant workplace.
• Act as the Incident Controller during emergencies.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping whilst ensuring all site operations are carried out safely, and in accordance with the company and statutory operating and safety standards.
• Out of hours be responsible for the site on behalf of the management team.
• Contribute fully to all site and business quality, safety, and environmental initiatives.

Requirements:

• Suitable candidates ideally will be educated to HNC level or apprenticed trained (in electrical or mechanical plant-based field).
• Detailed knowledge of Permit to Work procedures and relevant emergency plans.
• Experience of shift team working on a process plant in a position of some responsibility.
• A knowledge of process equipment or COMAH regulations would be beneficial, but your willingness to continuously learn, adapt, and grow is what truly sets you apart.
• A broad knowledge of Air Separation operation or similar plant is desirable.
• You will need to have a sound knowledge of systems and procedures, including Operations and Engineering Standards, the SAP maintenance, purchasing and reporting system.
• Proficiency in the production of regular management reports and the ability to own and manage issues of an inter-disciplinary nature will be important attributes.
• Pursuing certifications like a NEBOSH National General Certificate is considered an advantage, and the company will support you to help reach your professional goals.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a World leader in its field and will offer job security as well as further development opportunities for the right person. If you would like to be considered, please send your CV to Mike at Totec today or give us a call to discuss any queries you may have.

All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process (i.e. visa, EU passport, residency permit etc.). All calls/enquiries are handled with strict confidence.