The Production Shift Manager will oversee daily operations within the Manufacturing and Production department, ensuring efficiency and adherence to quality standards. This role is based in London and requires a strong background in production management within the property industry.
Client Details
Located in Ince close by to Chester, the site is a long-established part of the region’s industrial landscape, playing a quiet but important role in supporting a more resilient energy system. It brings together large-scale infrastructure, technical expertise and long-term investment to help transform resources that would otherwise go to waste into dependable power and useful by-products.
With strong links to the local area and a focus on continuous improvement, the operation contributes to regional employment, energy security and the transition to lower-carbon industry. Designed to operate safely, efficiently and responsibly, the site reflects a commitment to balancing industrial performance with environmental stewardship and community engagement.
Description
As the Production Shift Manager you will be tasked with the following -
*The training of shift team staff and continuous development.
* Determine solutions and actions on problems of the day.
*Operational standards, safety and routine checks.
*Permit to work, and process isolation.
*SSOW and compliance of contract staff with site rules and working standards.
*Acts as emergency controller during plant incidents.
*Monitor operations in the control room and advice on deviations and alarms.
*Plant process (is) operating under license / permit from the Environment Agency.
*Responsible, as senior authorised person, for the issue and control of permits to work including High Voltage (HV).
*Task and monitoring of shift team. Implement efficient working practices. Work to operational procedures.
*Check, diagnose and advise on environmental parameters, analyse and make corrections in accordance with procedures and license.
*Adjust process conditions to meet KPI’s set by line manager.
*Monitor water quality and advice on steam and condensate quality variances.
*Check process control for normal operating conditions and act on deviation and alarms.
*Review, update and develop operational procedures and SSOW as required by line manager.
*Maintain the operational function of the facility by inspection and prompt reporting of fault conditions.
*Use CMMS (computerised maintenance management system) to raise and monitor maintenance work orders
*Promote, through good working practice, positive employee relations.
*Promote a safety conscious attitude toward operational activities through sound safe systems of work, accurate and timely reporting of incidents.
*Ensure effective relationships with other departments to plan activities together.
*Produce shift log reports and analyse operational activities.
*Liaise with emergency services, point of call during silent hours.




Profile
A successful Production Shift Manager should have:
*Proven experience as a Production Shift Manager or Maintenance Team Leader in a similar environment such as; Oil, Gas, Chemical, Water Treatment, Recycling, Energy, Waste
*Engineering Qualification - Mechanical, Chemical, Process Engineering highly desirable
*NEBOSH or IOSH Safety certification
*Experience of working with Permit to work systems
*IT Literate - Excel, Word, Teams Etc.
Job Offer
*Competitive salary ranging from £55,000 to £70,000, depending on experience.
*12% performance-based bonus.
*Attractive pension scheme with 5% employer and 5% employee contributions.
*Generous holiday allowance of 25 days per year.
*Shift Pattern - 12 hours (06:00 - 18:00 & 18:00-06:00) 4 on 5 off, 5 on 4 off, 4 on 12 off.
This permanent role, based in Ince, provides an excellent opportunity for career progression within the Energy sector. If you are passionate about production management and eager to make a difference, apply now!