Operations & Maintenance Manager

Shell; North Norfolk; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking an Operations and Maintenance Manager for its Bacton facility. The successful candidate will be accountable for safety and efficiency while leading a dedicated team. This role offers an opportunity to shape operations at a crucial gas production terminal, contributing directly to UK energy security.

Benefits

Collaborative, growth-oriented environment

Career development opportunities

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in Production Operations, Maintenance, or Process Engineering.
• Background in HSSE frameworks and Emergency Response cases.

Responsibilities

• Lead frontline operations and maintenance team.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards.
• Manage external stakeholders and community relations.

Skills

Safety leadership

Communication

Organizational change

Education

BSc or equivalent

Job description

Operations & Maintenance Manager, Bacton

Client: Shell

Location: Bacton, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 6718d2d95c42

Job Views: 12

Posted: 17.06.2025

Expiry Date: 01.08.2025

Job Description

The Operations and Maintenance Manager Bacton holds accountability for safe, efficient, and competitive gas production at this late-life terminal. Reporting to the Asset Manager, you will lead a frontline operations and maintenance team, motivate them to meet business targets, and collaborate with technical and office-based staff from NAM/OGW. The plant includes three gas terminals, a condensate export route, and a control room overseeing offshore platforms. It plays a strategic role in UK energy security, supplying gas to the UK and European markets. The role involves interfacing with regulators, industry stakeholders, and customers.

What’s the role?

Accountabilities

• Promote a safety culture emphasizing Goal Zero for personal and process safety, demonstrating visible safety leadership.
• Represent the site legally as Duty Holder, complying with UK legislation.
• Ensure safety, asset integrity, environmental compliance, and performance, maintaining top-tier COMAH standards.
• Deliver improvement projects to optimize production and cash flow.
• Manage a desalination unit and its processes.
• Drive a high-performance, engaged workforce with staff development and succession planning.
• Coordinate with offshore operations and technical teams to prioritize threats and opportunities.
• Manage external stakeholders, including regulators and the community.
• Lead the Bacton leadership team and contribute to the asset management.

Key challenges

• Managing asset integrity and enhancing process safety and operational excellence.
• Addressing maintenance backlog cost-effectively.
• Making tough decisions to ensure medium to long-term operational robustness.

What we need from you

• Background in Production Operations, Maintenance, or Process Engineering, with at least a BSc or equivalent.
• Proven safety leadership and understanding of HSSE frameworks.
• Effective communicator, responsive leader.
• Experience with Emergency Response and Safety cases is desirable.
• People-focused with organizational change skills.

We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply, even if not all requirements are met.

Company Description

Shell has operated in the UK for over 110 years, growing into a leading energy company investing in careers and innovation. We play a vital role in the UK’s energy supply, employing thousands and serving millions of customers weekly. We promote an inclusive, diverse workplace and support career development.

An innovative and inclusive workplace

• Supporting employees with disabilities through recruitment and workplace adjustments.
• Working towards gender equality and diverse representation.
• Promoting work-life balance and flexible working arrangements.

A rewarding place to work

Join us to be part of a collaborative, growth-oriented environment with excellent benefits and career development opportunities.