Shift Manager

BOC UK & Ireland; Southampton; On-site; GBP 73,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in industrial and medical gases seeks a Shift Manager at its Fawley site in Southampton. This pivotal role involves managing safety operations, monitoring production efficiency, and overseeing contractor compliance. Candidates should possess an engineering background and excellent communication skills, making this an excellent opportunity for professional development within a safety-first organization.

Benefits

25 days paid leave

Pension and life assurance

Flexible leave benefits

Health and well-being benefits

Qualifications

• Completed engineering apprenticeship in relevant fields with on-the-job experience.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with various teams.
• Curious and organised, with a proactive and safety-first approach.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and reliable operations at the Fawley site.
• Monitor and control permits to work and oversee contractors.
• Inspect operating plant/machinery regularly to diagnose faults.

Skills

Communication

Problem-Solving

Organization

Education

Engineering apprenticeship (mechanical, electrical or process)

Job description

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• This is an exciting opportunity to join one of main customer sites at Fawley as a Shift Manager, reporting into the Plant Manager, where you will play a pivotal role in the safe and reliable operation of the site
• As part of this role, you will work closely and collaboratively with our Remote Operations Centre (ROC) to ensure optimum production efficiency is achieved at Fawley
• You will be responsible for ensuring all plant and machinery is operating efficiently and safely to BOC standards as well as statutory regulations
• Responsible for preparing, issuing, monitoring, and controlling all Permits to Work; as well as overseeing contractors on site to ensure they deliver work safely, whilst reviewing method statements and risk assessments
• In addition, you will have the chance to implement local preventative measures and actions required in the event of an emergency or abnormal condition at the site
• You will review daily shift and production reports produced by the ROC and suggest where improvements can be made
• Furthermore, you will inspect and check all operating plant and machinery on a regular basis to diagnose faults, provide feedback and raise notifications and work orders where required
• Lastly, given the nature of this role you will be working on a shift basis, however there is a level of flexibility with plenty of great opportunities available to learn and develop
  
  

BOC Limited, a Linde company

Shift Manager

Southampton, United Kingdom | req21758

What You Will Enjoy Doing

• This is an exciting opportunity to join one of main customer sites at Fawley as a Shift Manager, reporting into the Plant Manager, where you will play a pivotal role in the safe and reliable operation of the site
• As part of this role, you will work closely and collaboratively with our Remote Operations Centre (ROC) to ensure optimum production efficiency is achieved at Fawley
• You will be responsible for ensuring all plant and machinery is operating efficiently and safely to BOC standards as well as statutory regulations
• Responsible for preparing, issuing, monitoring, and controlling all Permits to Work; as well as overseeing contractors on site to ensure they deliver work safely, whilst reviewing method statements and risk assessments
• In addition, you will have the chance to implement local preventative measures and actions required in the event of an emergency or abnormal condition at the site
• You will review daily shift and production reports produced by the ROC and suggest where improvements can be made
• Furthermore, you will inspect and check all operating plant and machinery on a regular basis to diagnose faults, provide feedback and raise notifications and work orders where required
• Lastly, given the nature of this role you will be working on a shift basis, however there is a level of flexibility with plenty of great opportunities available to learn and develop
  
  

What Makes You Great

• You have completed an engineering apprenticeship in either mechanical, electrical or process field with a reasonable level of on-the-job experience in a similar industry
• If you have a process engineering background in a refining, petrochemicals, or gases industry this would be an advantage
• You have excellent communication skills as you will be required to work with multiple people across the organisation
• In addition, you are curious with great problem-solving skills
• Furthermore, you are organised with a pragmatic approach and have the ability to plan proactively and think ahead
• As a safety-first organisation, you work with the highest level of safety and integrity
  
  

Why you will love working with us

We are the largest provider of industrial, medical and special gases in the UK and Ireland. From cutting harmful emissions, to providing life-saving oxygen and keeping food fresh, our gases play an essential role in everyday life. Our values – Safety, Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion and Community are at the heart of everything we do. They help us create an environment that puts safety first, where people do things the right way, new ideas are welcomed and everyone can be themselves.

At BOC, we take pride in our people and work hard to provide an enriching, enjoyable place to work. We have a clear vision: to be the place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, stay and excel. We are always raising the bar, and because we are part of Linde, a global company, our people have limitless opportunities to grow and make a difference, all over the world.

What we offer you!

At Linde, the sky is not the limit. If you’re looking to build a career where your work reaches beyond your job description and betters the people with whom you work, the communities we serve, and the world in which we all live, at Linde, your opportunities are limitless. Be Linde. Be Limitless.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package with pension and life assurance as standard. In addition, we offer 25 days paid leave and a range of other flexible leave benefits, so that you have time to do the things you enjoy. Our recognition & reward platform celebrates great work and special moments, as well as providing a hub for health and well-being benefits, including a wide selection of savings and offers at well-known retailers.

Grow to be your best and drive your career with the training and development opportunities we offer.

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We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome, valued and empowered to bring their whole selves to work every day. We are more than happy to work with you to provide reasonable adjustments to enable you to present your best self.

Not sure if you fulfil the full criteria for this role? Regardless, we'd still like to hear from you! We look forward to receiving your application via our online careers site, hearing your story and getting to know you better!

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BOC Limited, a Linde company

Colin Falconer

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BOC Limited, a Linde company acts responsibly towards its shareholders, business partners, employees, society and the environment in every one of its business areas, regions and locations across the globe. The company is committed to technologies and products that unite the goals of customer value and sustainable development.

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