Night Shift Supervisor

The Best Connection; Staines-upon-Thames; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics and operations company in the United Kingdom is searching for an experienced Shift Supervisor to oversee operations during evening and night shifts. The role demands strong people management skills and a proactive approach to maintaining safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience in high-volume processing, particularly in the waste or recycling industry, with a commitment to continuous improvement. Competitive salary and performance-related bonuses are offered.

Benefits

Performance-related bonuses

Training provided

Paid Criminal Record Check

Paid Aviation Security Course

Qualifications

• Proven supervisory experience within a high-volume processing or manufacturing environment.
• Strong people management and leadership skills.
• Solid knowledge of Health & Safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead operations during evening and night shifts.
• Ensure production targets are met while maintaining safety and quality.
• Coach and develop team members for continuous improvement.

Skills

People management skills

Communication skills

Time management

Leadership skills

Safety awareness

Job description

Shift Supervisor

Salary: £50,000 per annum + performance-related bonuses

Hours: Monday to Friday, 5:00pm - 4:00am (occasional weekend work required)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and driven Shift Supervisor to lead operations during evening and night shifts at a high-volume processing facility. You will be responsible for the safe, efficient, and effective running of the site during your shift, ensuring production targets are met while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance.

This is a key leadership role, requiring strong people management skills, operational awareness, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Acting as the primary shift lead and keeping General and Production Managers informed of key operational updates
• Taking full ownership of shift performance, including workforce supervision, production output, quality, and targets
• Driving high operational standards in line with company procedures, KPIs, and safety systems
• Coaching, developing, and motivating team members to build strong leadership capability and a culture of continuous improvement
• Monitoring shift performance, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce downtime
• Ensuring clear communication across teams, including thorough and effective shift handovers
• Completing all required documentation accurately and on time
• Promoting and enforcing a safety-first culture, proactively identifying and addressing risks in line with H&S policies
• Leading problem-solving and root-cause analysis to resolve operational issues quickly and effectively
• Working collaboratively with other Shift Supervisors to ensure consistency across shifts
• Supporting training and development to meet both current and future operational needs
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives that support business growth
• Upholding high housekeeping and cleanliness standards to ensure a safe and efficient working environment
• Using company resources responsibly to maintain cost-effective operations
• Acting as a role model and ambassador for company values, policies, and procedures

Experience Required

• Proven supervisory experience within a high-volume processing or manufacturing environment
• Engineering, maintenance, or electrical experience
• Strong people management and leadership skills
• Experience within the waste or recycling industry (preferred)
• Hands-on experience operating equipment, plant, or facilities

Qualifications & Knowledge

• Good written and spoken English
• Solid working knowledge of Health & Safety regulations and a strong Health & Safety culture

Key Skills & Attributes

• Excellent communication skills (spoken and written English)
• Strong time management and organisational abilities
• Flexible and adaptable to shift work and changing operational demands
• Confident leader with strong interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated, proactive, and target-driven
• Positive, solutions-focused approach with a "can-do" attitude

Additional Information

As a Shift Supervisor, you will play a critical role in the day-to-day success of the operation. You will be responsible for ensuring the facility is optimised to process materials efficiently for a minimum of 55 hours per week. You will be expected to lead by example, embed a strong safety-first culture, promote best practices, and challenge unsafe behaviours or process inefficiencies whenever they arise.

Please note: Due to the nature of our business, we are regulated by the CAA (Civil Aviation Authority), therefore it is compulsory for all applicants to provide or be willing to obtain the following:

• Apply for a Criminal Record Check (Paid for by us!)
• Have a full 5-year checkable history (Obtained for you by us!)
• Have an in date and valid Photo ID (Passport, Driving Licence, ID Card etc)
• Provide a full 5-year address history
• Attend an Aviation Security Course (Paid for by us!)