Night Shift Manager

Workvine; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent food manufacturing company is seeking a Night Shift Manager to oversee the night operations. The successful candidate will lead and develop the night-shift team, ensuring compliance with food safety standards and operational readiness. With a salary range of £42,000–£44,000 and numerous benefits including generous holiday entitlement and pension contributions, this role offers stability and the opportunity to impact the team positively. Candidates should possess NVQ Level 3 in management and leadership and have experience in food manufacturing environments.

Benefits

30 days holiday per annum

5% Employee / 5% Employer pension contribution

Life Assurance (2× annual salary)

Bike to Work Scheme

Discounted company products

On-site parking

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in leadership or shift management in food manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of hygiene and cleaning processes.
• Ability to lead teams and manage performance effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the night-shift team.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards.
• Communicate updates and issues through structured handovers.

Skills

Leadership in food manufacturing

Understanding of cleaning processes

Team management

Compliance with food safety standards

Organised and detail-focused

Education

NVQ Level 3 in management and leadership

Job description

Night Shift Manager

We're recruiting a Night Shift Manager as production continues to increase, creating a crucial leadership opportunity within the dairy. Enjoy a competitive salary of £42,000–£44,000 plus excellent benefits. As part of this role you'll enjoy long‑term career stability, and the chance to lead a growing team in a well‑established food manufacturing environment.

This is a hands‑on leadership role, perfect for someone who wants autonomy, impact and progression in a supportive setting.

As production grows, we are looking for a proactive Night Shift Manager to lead our night team. The role is pivotal in ensuring that cleaning, hygiene, compliance and site readiness are completed to a high standard before day‑shift production begins.

The Role

You’ll be the senior leader on‑site overnight, ensuring the factory is fully prepared for the next day’s production. The work combines strong people leadership with a focus on hygiene, CIP activities, food safety and operational readiness.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop the night‑shift team
• Plan and allocate staff to ensure full coverage
• Maintain compliance with food safety standards, Codes of Practice and company policies
• Use Quality Management Systems to record accurate data
• Lead investigations and implement improvements
• Maintain high GMP standards and audit readiness
• Communicate key updates and issues through structured handovers
• Promote a culture of safety, quality and responsibility

About You

We're looking for a calm, confident shift leader who can motivate a team, maintain standards and keep operations running smoothly overnight.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Previous leadership / shift management in food manufacturing, processing or hygiene
• Strong understanding of cleaning, hygiene or CIP processes
• Confident leading teams and managing performance
• Comfortable working within food safety, compliance and audit frameworks
• Methodical, organised and detail‑focused
• Able to make sound decisions under pressure

Desirable

• Level 3 food hygiene / HACCP training
• Experience supporting CI or Lean projects

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in management and leadership

Qualification requirement: NVQ Level 3 in management and leadership or equivalent.

If you're looking for a stable role where you can make a real difference, this is an excellent next step.

Why Join Us?

Salary : £42,000–£44,000 DOE

40 per week (Monday to Friday typically with some weekend cover required during busy periods), 21 : 45–06 : 15

• Holiday entitlement – 30 days per annum (including Public & Bank Holidays in England & Wales) rising to 31 days after 10 years' continuous service.
• Pension – 5% Employee / 5% Employer contribution.
• Life Assurance – 2 × annual salary (after 3 months' service).
• Bike to Work Scheme (after 12 months).
• Discounted company products.
• On‑site parking.
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay.
• Employee Assistance Programme.