Control Room Shift Manager

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension 15.6%

Life assurance

25 days annual leave

Health & wellbeing platform

Training and development

Employee discounts

Job summary

JAM Recruitment Ltd is assisting a global industry leader to appoint a ROC Shift Manager for its Remote Operations Centre in the Sheffield area. This permanent, full‑time role requires a rotating days and nights pattern and leadership to supervise a team and ensure safe, reliable plant operation in a 24/7 environment.

The package includes £50,000 base salary plus £12,000 shift allowance and bonus opportunities, with strong career progression prospects within a 24/7 manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• We’re looking for someone with an HNC (or above) in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering or a similar discipline (or equivalent industry experience).
• Previous experience working within a control room or process operations environment.
• Experience using industrial control systems such as SCADA, PCS7 Siemens or similar.
• Strong analytical and fault‑finding skills with the ability to make sound operational decisions under pressure.
• A proactive, safety‑first approach with excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Plant commissioning experience would be advantageous but is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring and controlling plant performance across a 24‑hour operation.
• Responding to alarms, process disturbances and operational issues to maintain safe and efficient production.
• Investigating faults using plant data and performance trends to identify root causes and implement improvements.
• Managing plant start‑ups and operational changes to ensure customer demand is met while optimising efficiency and controlling costs.
• Carrying out performance reviews and recommending improvements to maximise plant reliability and productivity.
• Ensuring the highest standards of process safety, compliance and operational excellence are maintained at all times.

Skills

Leadership

Control room experience

SCADA/PCS7 Siemens

Analytical / fault finding

Communication / teamwork

Education

HNC or above in Electrical Engineering

Instrumentation

Chemical Engineering

Process Engineering

Tools

SCADA software

Siemens PCS7

Job description

As Control Room Shift Manager in Sheffield, you will lead operations within a state‑of‑the‑art Remote Operations Centre, overseeing the safe and efficient running of large‑scale production facilities. This permanent, full‑time position involves a rotating pattern of days and nights, requiring strong leadership and sound judgement under pressure. You will supervise a team, monitor complex processes, and respond decisively to operational incidents. Previous experience within a control room or process environment is essential.

The successful candidate will receive a basic salary of £50,000, a £12,000 shift allowance, and an annual bonus, alongside genuine prospects for career progression within a global industry leader.

ROC Shift Manager Salary: £50,000 Basic + £12,000 Shift Allowance + Excellent BenefitsLocation: Brinsworth, South YorkshireSchedule: Days & Nights (shift‑based work)

The Opportunity

Our client is looking to appoint a ROC Shift Manager to join its state‑of‑the‑art Remote Operations Centre in the Sheffield area. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with control room or process operations experience to join a global industry leader, where you’ll play a key role in the safe and efficient operation of large‑scale production facilities within a 24/7 manufacturing environment. Offering a highly competitive package of £50,000 basic salary plus a £12,000 shift allowance, this role also provides genuine long‑term career prospects. The business has an excellent reputation for promoting from within, with strong opportunities to progress into senior operational, technical or leadership positions within 3‑5 years.

The Role

Working as part of a highly skilled operations team, you’ll be responsible for the safe, reliable and efficient remote operation of multiple production plants using advanced control systems and cutting‑edge technology. Your responsibilities will include:

• Monitoring and controlling plant performance across a 24‑hour operation
• Responding to alarms, process disturbances and operational issues to maintain safe and efficient production
• Investigating faults using plant data and performance trends to identify root causes and implement improvements
• Managing plant start‑ups and operational changes to ensure customer demand is met while optimising efficiency and controlling costs
• Carrying out performance reviews and recommending improvements to maximise plant reliability and productivity
• Ensuring the highest standards of process safety, compliance and operational excellence are maintained at all times

About You

We’re looking for someone who enjoys solving technical problems, thrives in a fast‑paced operational environment and is passionate about continuous improvement. You’ll ideally have:

• An HNC (or above) in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering or a similar discipline (or equivalent industry experience)
• Previous experience working within a control room or process operations environment
• Experience using industrial control systems such as SCADA, PCS7 Siemens or similar
• Strong analytical and fault‑finding skills with the ability to make sound operational decisions under pressure
• A proactive, safety‑first approach with excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Plant commissioning experience would be advantageous but is not essential

What's on Offer

• Up to £50,000 basic salary
• £12,000 annual shift allowance
• Competitive company pension – 15.6% in contributions
• Life assurance scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus additional flexible leave benefits
• Health & wellbeing platform
• Employee discounts and retail savings
• Ongoing technical training and professional development
• Genuine opportunities to progress into senior operational and leadership roles within the business

The position operates on a continuous 24/7 shift pattern, working a rotating mix of days and nights across a 6‑week shift cycle, providing excellent team coverage and operational flexibility.

Don't Meet Every Requirement?

Please don’t let that stop you applying. We recognise that great candidates don’t always tick every box on a job description. If your experience is broadly relevant and you believe you could bring strong problem‑solving, communication and technical skills to the team, we'd be happy to have a conversation. Training and support will be provided to help you develop your knowledge of the plants and systems you'll be responsible for.

Why Apply

Alongside a competitive basic salary and shift allowance, you’ll be joining a technically interesting environment where your decisions have a genuine impact on operational performance. You’ll gain exposure to multiple production facilities rather than being limited to a single site, developing a broad understanding of plant operations, control systems and operational decision‑making. There are also opportunities to develop beyond the position over time, with the experience gained within the ROC providing a strong foundation for progression into more senior operational, engineering and leadership positions.

We want to build a team with different experiences, perspectives and backgrounds and would particularly welcome applications from people who may not traditionally see themselves represented within engineering and operational leadership positions.

If the opportunity sounds interesting but you're unsure whether your background is an exact match, we'd still encourage you to get in touch for an informal conversation.