Shift Manager

DCS Engineering; New Forest; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global industrial organization as a Shift Manager in Southampton. In this hands-on leadership role, you'll ensure safe and efficient plant operations while managing daily tasks and overseeing contractors. Strong engineering background and problem-solving abilities are essential for this dynamic position with excellent benefits and opportunities for development.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Pension and life assurance

Ongoing training and career development opportunities

Access to benefits and wellbeing platform

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within heavy industry.
• Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure.
• Proactive attitude with a focus on safety.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily plant operations ensuring safety and reliability.
• Manage contractors and issue Permits to Work.
• Conduct regular inspections for maintenance and fault identification.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Problem Solving

Safety Mindset

Education

Apprenticeship in Mechanical, Electrical, or Instrumentation Engineering

Job description

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Shift Manager – Heavy Industry

Location: Southampton, UK

Shifts: 12-hour rotating shifts (days & nights)

Time Off: 12 days off every 6-week cycle

About the Role

We are working on behalf of a leading global industrial organisation to find an experienced Shift Manager for a key site near Fawley, Southampton. This is a unique opportunity to join a critical operations team within a complex and high-performing industrial facility.

In this role, you’ll play a hands-on leadership role in the safe and efficient running of a heavy industry plant. You’ll be the most senior person on site during shifts, working closely with a Remote Operations Centre (ROC) and ensuring that safety, compliance, and production standards are consistently met.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily plant operations on a shift-to-shift basis, ensuring safety and reliability at all times
• Work collaboratively with the ROC to optimise performance and respond to real-time operational needs
• Manage contractors on site, reviewing method statements and risk assessments
• Issue and monitor Permits to Work, maintaining full control of on-site activities
• Conduct regular inspections, identify faults, and ensure timely maintenance and notifications
• Analyse and act on shift reports to drive continuous improvement
• Lead local emergency responses or abnormal situation handling when required
• Uphold health, safety, and environmental standards in all aspects of the job

What We're Looking For

• Someone who has come through an apprenticeship background in Mechanical, Electrical, or Instrumentation engineering
• Ideally has gained practical experience in a similar role within heavy industry, such as oil & gas, petrochemical, refining, or industrial gases
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams and departments
• A proactive, safety-first mindset and the ability to remain calm and effective under pressure
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities, with a continuous improvement approach
• Willingness and flexibility to work rotating 12-hour shifts, including nights and weekends

What’s in It for You?

• £72,000 total package with shift allowance
• 25 days annual leave, plus flexible leave benefits
• Pension and life assurance as standard
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities within a global industrial organisation
• Access to a comprehensive benefits and wellbeing platform
• A highly inclusive environment where integrity, accountability, and safety come first

Ready to Apply?

This is your chance to join a world-class operation where your expertise will make a real impact. If you're looking for a long-term career opportunity in a company that values safety, teamwork, and continuous growth, we want to hear from you.

Apply today to take the next step in your career – even if you don’t tick every box, we’d still like to hear your story.

We are an equal opportunity recruitment agency. Reasonable adjustments are available on request.

Max Carr from DCS is looking after the role

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing

• Industries

  Chemical Manufacturing

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