Operations Manager - Nights

Surecall Recruitment; Goring-by-Sea; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PAYE payroll

4 on 4 off schedule

Immediate start

Job summary

Surecall Recruitment in Worthing is seeking a Night Operations Manager to lead the overnight response team, including dispatch and field engineers, to handle urgent drainage requests and emergencies.

The role is a 6-month temporary contract with immediate start, offering a stable PAYE payroll and a 4 on, 4 off, 12-hour night-shift pattern in Worthing. The ideal candidate will have operations leadership experience in utilities or drainage and be capable of independent decision-making.

Qualifications

• Experience managing fast-paced environments such as logistics, utilities, or drainage.
• Comfort with regular 12-hour night shifts.
• Able to make decisive, independent decisions.
• Available for immediate start on a 6-month contract.

Responsibilities

• Shift Leadership: oversee nightly operations and dispatch; ensure engineers are deployed to emergencies.
• SLA & Performance Management: hit turnaround times for reactive drainage and incidents.
• Escalation Point: be overnight senior contact for operational hurdles.
• Data & Handover Management: ensure accurate data logging and smooth handovers.

Skills

Operations background

Night shift

Leadership

Immediate start

Job description

Operations Manager - Nights

Location: Worthing, West Sussex

Salary: £50,000 per annum (pro-rata) - Paid via PAYE

Contract Type: 6-Month Temporary Contract (Immediate Start)

Shift Pattern: 4 on, 4 off (12-hour shifts)

Recruitment Agency: Surecall Recruitment

Our client

A* household name in the water drainage and wastewater sector,* is looking for a dynamic Temporary Operations Manager (Nights) to join their team in Worthing. This is an urgent, 6-month temporary contract with an immediate start, offering a stable and straightforward PAYE payroll solution. If you are an operational leader who thrives under pressure and enjoys the consistency of a 4 on, 4 off night shift pattern, this is a fantastic opportunity to add a market-leading utilities brand to your CV.

The Role

As the Night Operations Manager, you will hold the reins of the overnight response team. You will lead a dedicated dispatch and engineering crew, ensuring that urgent drainage requests, environmental hazards, and customer emergencies are dealt with swiftly and safely.

Key Responsibilities

• Shift Leadership: Oversee the nightly operations team, tracking job progression and ensuring field engineers are deployed effectively to emergency callouts.
• SLA & Performance Management: Ensure the hub hits strict turnaround times for reactive drainage work, pollution control, and internal flooding issues.
• Escalation Point: Act as the senior point of contact overnight for any operational hurdles, safety concerns, or complex logistical roadblocks.
• Data & Handover Management: Monitor job management systems to ensure precise data logging, workforce compliance, and clear handovers for the morning shift.What the Client Looks For

What the Client Looks For

• Operations Background: Experience managing fast-paced environments like logistics, utilities, emergency services, or drainage/wastewater.
• Night Shift Capability: Proven resilience and comfort working consistent 12-hour night shifts.
• Decisive Leadership: The ability to make confident, standalone decisions when standard day-office support is unavailable.
• Availability: Ready for an immediate start on a 6-month contract basis.

What's on Offer?

• An attractive salary of £50,000 pro-rata for the 6-month term.
• Direct PAYE payment method for peace of mind and hassle-free tax processing.
• A stable 4 on, 4 off routine, giving you predictable blocks of time off.
• The chance to work with a well-respected employer with excellent onsite facilities in Worthing.