Night Shift Manager

The Best Connection; Alfreton CP; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Night Shift Manager for a recycling and waste management company in Alfreton. The role involves leading a team to meet production goals, ensuring safety compliance, and managing daily operations. Candidates should have supervisory experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and ideally hold qualifications in English and Maths. This full-time position offers competitive pay with overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience preferably within a waste management or recycling environment.
• Ability to work overtime when required.
• Confident and proactive leadership in a busy operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate site employees to achieve performance targets.
• Ensure work is completed safely and in line with HSEQ standards.
• Oversee weighbridge operations and transport logistics.

Skills

Strong leadership

Organisation skills

Communication skills

Positive attitude

Education

GCSEs in English and Maths

IOSH Managing Safely

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

The Best Connection are recruiting for a Night Shift Manager on behalf of a leading recycling and waste management company in Alfreton. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with supervisory or management experience (waste industry experience is a bonus, but not essential!).

About You

We're seeking a confident and proactive leader who enjoys working in a busy operational environment and takes pride in getting the best from their team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and support site employees to achieve production and performance targets.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with HSEQ standards and procedures.
• Plan, monitor, and manage daily operational activities.
• Oversee weighbridge operations and coordinate transport collections and deliveries.
• Maintain accurate shift records, including attendance, production data, and incident reports.
• Monitor site quality, housekeeping, and environmental compliance.
• Support training, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Promote a positive workplace culture aligned with company values.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Previous supervisory experience preferably within a waste management, recycling, or industrial environment.
• Strong leadership, organisation, and communication skills.
• IOSH Managing Safely (or willingness to obtain).
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
• Computer literate (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Positive "can-do"attitude, with the ability to problem-solve and make sound decisions.
• Ability to work overtime when required, at the below rates.

Pay Rate:

• £16.27 per hour during the probation period
• Increased rate upon successful completion and start of contract
• Requirement to attend meetings/briefings - which is paid at an overtime rate)
• Overtime rates = Time & half, AND, double time!!

Shift Pattern:

• Sunday to Thursday, 11:00 PM - 6:00 AM
• (Initial training will be provided on the morning shift, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM for the first 2-3 weeks.)

Please note that interviews will include a phone screen with TBC, a face‑to‑face at our Mansfield branch (NG18 1LA), and a final interview on‑site with the client.