Shift supervisor, Manufacturing ​/ Production

Location: Gloucestershire

Shift Supervisor

Altera Recruitment Group is in search for a Shift Supervisor to oversee operational performance of their clients Anaerobic Digestion facility. Operating on a 4 on, 4 off days only shift rotation (12 hour shifts), the Shift Supervisor will be responsible for leading site operations during shift, supervising a team, ensuring performance standards are achieved, and supporting the safe and efficient running of plant activities.

The Shift Supervisor opportunity is well suited to a confident and resilient people leader with experience in industrial, process, or plant based environments who can motivate teams and maintain high operational standards.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead, supervise, and support operational teams during shift, promoting productivity, accountability, and strong performance standards.

* Oversee the day to day running of plant operations, ensuring activities are completed safely, efficiently, and in line with operational objectives.

* Operate and supervise the use of mobile plant equipment while maintaining safe working practices across site.

* Monitor and engage with SCADA and control systems to support operational decision making and plant performance.

* Carry out first line maintenance activities and proactively address operational or team performance issues, escalating where appropriate.

Candidate Requirements

* Previous experience in a supervisory, shift leadership, or team management role within an industrial, engineering, process, waste, energy, or manufacturing environment.

* Strong leadership presence with the confidence and resilience to manage challenging situations and drive team engagement.

* Practical experience operating or overseeing mobile plant machinery within an operational setting.

* Exposure to SCADA systems and site control processes, with confidence working in a plant based environment.

* Strong communication, organisational, and people management skills, combined with a proactive and hands on approach.

What’s on Offer

* Competitive salary of £37,000 per annum within a growing renewable energy sector.

* 4 on, 4 off rotation (12 hour shifts) Days Only offering a structured work pattern and enhanced work life balance.

* Paid overtime at 1.5x rate, providing additional earning potential.

* Generous annual leave package of 22 days

* Opportunity to join a business investing in operational growth and restructuring, with exposure to leadership responsibilities and future development opportunities within site operations.

Interested in taking the next step in your career?
Contact Altera Recruitment Group for a confidential discussion or apply today to learn more about this opportunity with a respected and forward thinking organisation in the anaerobic digestion sector