Shift Manager - Recycling - PM Shift

Ciwmjobs; Huddersfield; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary up to £35,000 per p

Permanent, full-time employment

Company pension scheme

30 days' annual leave

Ownership of key operational shift

Job summary

Areera Ltd. in Huddersfield is seeking a hands-on PM Shift Manager to lead our recycling and production facility in Milnsbridge.

You will oversee production targets, manage both permanent and agency staff, ensure health and safety, and coordinate with transport to keep operations running smoothly. This is a busy, operational role requiring strong leadership, clear communication and a practical, proactive approach.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience in manufacturing or recycling environments.
• Strong people management skills for operational teams.
• Understanding of workplace health and safety in production.
• Experience delivering production targets and KPIs.
• Good organisational skills to coordinate multiple activities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day PM shift to meet production targets.
• Lead and motivate recycling operatives (permanent and agency).
• Oversee yard operations for safe handling and storage.
• Coordinate with transport on vehicle movements and site requirements.
• Manage staffing, attendance, and holidays.
• Recruitment, onboarding and training of new employees.
• Monitor performance, attendance, safety, and PPE usage.
• Identify hazards and incidents and take appropriate action.
• Report on performance and implement improvements.
• Ensure machinery and work areas are safe and maintained.
• Prepare production reports and shift handovers.

Skills

People management

Health & safety

Production targets/KPIs

Organisational skills

Decision making

Communication

IT skills

Hands-on management

Recycling industry experience

Job description

PM Shift Manager – Recycling & Production

Location: Milnsbridge, Huddersfield
Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum, dependent on experience
Hours: Monday to Friday, 2:00pm – 10:00pm
Contract: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

Areera Ltd is looking for an experienced, hands-on PM Shift Manager to join our busy recycling and production facility in Milnsbridge, Huddersfield.

This is a varied, fast-paced operational role with responsibility for overseeing production, yard operations, staffing and the overall running of the PM shift.

You will be responsible for managing both permanent and agency employees, ensuring production targets are achieved, maintaining high standards of health and safety and coordinating with the transport team to keep operations running efficiently.

We are looking for someone who is confident managing people, takes ownership of their shift and is comfortable being actively involved in day-to-day operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day running of the PM shift, ensuring production targets and operational requirements are met.

• Lead, manage and motivate a team of recycling operatives, including permanent and agency employees.

• Oversee yard operations, ensuring the safe and efficient movement, storage and processing of materials.

• Coordinate with the transport team regarding vehicle movements, collections, deliveries and site requirements.

• Manage staffing levels across the shift, absence and holidays.

• Support the recruitment, selection, onboarding and training of new employees.

• Monitor employee performance, attendance, conduct and productivity, addressing issues promptly, including safe working practices, housekeeping and the correct use of PPE.

• Identify and report hazards, near misses and incidents, ensuring appropriate action is taken.

• Monitor operational performance, identify areas for improvement and implement practical solutions.

• Ensure machinery, equipment and work areas are maintained to a safe and operational standard.

• Complete relevant production reports, staffing records and operational documentation.

• Maintain effective communication with other shift managers, the transport team and senior management to ensure smooth daily operations and shift handovers.

About You

We are looking for someone who has:

• Previous experience in a Shift Manager, Production Manager, Yard Manager or similar supervisory role within a manufacturing, production, recycling or industrial environment.

• Strong people management skills, with experience managing operational teams in a fast-paced environment.

• A good understanding of workplace health and safety, particularly within a production environment.

• Experience working to production targets and KPIs.

• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple operational activities.

• The confidence to make decisions, resolve problems and address performance issues.

• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with different departments.

• Basic IT skills and experience completing operational reports.

• A proactive, flexible and hands-on approach to management.

• Experience within the recycling industry would be advantageous but is not essential.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of up to £35,000 per annum, dependent on experience.

• Permanent, full-time employment.

• Company pension scheme.

• 30 days' annual leave, including bank holidays.

• The opportunity to take ownership of a key operational shift within a growing recycling business.