Shift Manager - ROC

DCS Recruitment Limited; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global chemical manufacturing organisation seeks an experienced Shift Manager for their Remote Operations Centre. You will oversee 24/7 operations for high-hazard production sites, ensuring safe plant operations and compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate has a background in oil & gas or chemical manufacturing and thrives in a control room environment. The role offers a competitive salary and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Pension

Life assurance

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Comprehensive training program

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven background in heavy industry, ideally oil & gas or chemical manufacturing.
• Experience in a control room, DCS, or SCADA-based environment.
• High attention to detail and proactive mindset.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage the safe, efficient operation of multiple process plants.
• Respond to alarms and implement recovery strategies.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams for safe performance.

Skills

Control room experience

Process safety knowledge

Critical decision making

Technical aptitude

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Education

HNC (or higher) in relevant fields

Job description

Overview

Location: South Yorkshire | Salary: £50,000 + £12,000 Shift Allowance | Shift Pattern: Rotating 6-week shift (days and nights) with 10 consecutive days off | Industry: Oil & Gas / Chemical Manufacturing

About the Role

We are working with a leading global chemical manufacturing organisation to recruit an experienced Shift Manager for their state-of-the-art Remote Operations Centre. This role is critical to overseeing 24/7 operations for multiple high-hazard production sites across the UK, Ireland, and South Africa. Based in a high-tech control room environment, you'll take responsibility for safe plant operations, process stability, and business continuity across multiple international facilities - ensuring world-class safety and reliability standards are upheld.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage the safe, efficient operation of multiple chemical and oil & gas process plants remotely.
• Respond decisively to alarms, plant upsets, and emergency events; implement robust recovery strategies.
• Lead and support plant start-up/shutdowns in line with operational procedures and safety regulations.
• Analyse process data, KPIs, and performance trends to identify risks and improvement opportunities.
• Make autonomous decisions under pressure where no standard operating procedure (SOP) exists.
• Maintain compliance with COMAH, Seveso, and wider process safety regulations.
• Collaborate across engineering, production, and HSE teams to ensure safe and reliable plant performance.

What We're Looking For

• Proven background in heavy industry, ideally oil & gas, petrochemical, or chemical manufacturing.
• Previous experience in a control room, DCS, or SCADA-based environment.
• HNC (or higher) in Process, Chemical, Electrical, or Instrumentation Engineering OR significant equivalent industry experience.
• Strong technical aptitude with the ability to make critical operational decisions under pressure.
• Knowledge of process safety, major hazard environments, and regulatory frameworks.
• Ability to interpret P&IDs and process flow diagrams (PFDs).
• High attention to detail, proactive mindset, and excellent communication skills.
• Comfortable working a 24/7 rotating shift pattern (including nights).

What’s on Offer

• Base salary of £50,000 + £12,000 shift allowance.
• Structured 6-week rotating shift pattern with 10 consecutive days off at the end of each cycle.
• Comprehensive training program to ensure you're fully equipped for the role.
• Career development opportunities within a global, safety-driven organisation.
• Pension, life assurance, 25 days annual leave + bank holidays.
• Additional well-being and recognition benefits.

Next Steps

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-hazard, safety-critical industry in a role that directly impacts plant reliability and performance across multiple international sites. If you have strong oil & gas or chemical process experience and thrive in a mission-critical control room environment, apply now for a confidential discussion. If you are interested please apply and Max from DCS will be in touch.

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