Shift Manager - Newbury

Forterra PLC; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading manufacturer as a Shift Manager in Thatcham, where you'll lead a dedicated team to meet production goals and ensure safe, efficient operations. This role offers autonomy, opportunities for continuous improvement, and a chance to make a significant impact in sustainable manufacturing.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Up to 10% employer pension contribution

Generous holiday allowance

Gym benefit

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Proven supervisory or managerial experience required.
• Operational experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate shift team to meet production targets.
• Manage day-to-day operations and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Identify and implement improvements in processes and team development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

IOSH Managing Safely

IEMA

Job description

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Forterra - Newbury (Thermalite), Enterprise Way, Thatcham, West Berkshire, United Kingdom Req #463

08 May 2025

Make a real impact, lead a dedicated team, and shape the future of sustainable manufacturing.

We are looking for a driven and passionate Shift Manager to join our team in Newbury. If you're an experienced leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys inspiring others to reach their best, we want to hear from you.

Why join us?

At Forterra, we don't just make building materials – we build futures. As Shift Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering our production goals, supporting your team, and ensuring operations run smoothly, safely, and sustainably. You'll have the autonomy to make decisions, lead continuous improvement projects, and help shape the culture on-site

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading, coaching and motivating your shift team to meet safety, quality, and production targets
• Managing day-to-day operations, ensuring resources are used effectively and efficiently
• Driving a strong Health & Safety culture, ensuring compliance with legal and company standards
• Identifying and delivering improvements in processes, energy use, waste reduction and team development
• Championing a “right-first-time” mindset and embedding a continuous improvement approach
• Collaborating with wider site leadership to achieve business objectives and drive performance
• Taking responsibility for HR matters, team performance and development
• Acting as a key contact and decision-maker when deputising for the Production Manager
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• A proactive leader with proven supervisory or managerial experience
• Operational experience in a manufacturing or similar fast-paced environment
• Strong communicator with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
• Skilled at building relationships, resolving conflict and fostering team collaboration
• Confident using IT systems and data to drive performance
• IOSH Managing Safely, IEMA, or other relevant qualifications are a bonus – but not essential
• Flexible, self-aware, and always looking for smarter, safer, more efficient ways of working
  
  

What We Offer In Return

• A competitive salary and benefits package
• Up to 10% employer pension contribution and life assurance
• Generous holiday allowance with options to buy or sell
• Gym benefit, Cycle to Work Scheme, and Employee Assistance Programme (for you and your family)
• Access to our Sharesave Scheme, Referral Scheme, and Service Awards
• Ongoing training, development, and real opportunities for career progression
• Be part of a team where your ideas are valued, and your impact is recognised
  
  

Ready to step up and lead?

Apply today and bring your passion, energy, and leadership to Forterra.

We are a leading manufacturer of a diverse and trusted range of concrete and clay building products used extensively within the construction sector, with instantly recognisable brands including Thermalite block, Bison Precast and the iconic London Brick.

Our complete product range comprises of clay bricks, aircrete blocks, aggregate blocks, precast concrete, flooring products, permeable paving and chimney, roofing, and flue systems.

Forterra’s purpose is to build lasting legacies, manufacturing a range of products from the ground up to support customers with their construction projects.

We are proud to be at the forefront of the industries’ safety standards and are committed to achieving zero harm in our workplaces.

Other details

• Pay Type Salary
  
  

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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