Shift Operations Manager

We're looking for an experienced and commercially minded Shift Operations Manager to join our vehicle dismantling production facility. This is a senior leadership role where you'll take full shift level accountability across a high volume, data driven operation – converting end‑of‑life and salvage vehicles into quality assured, revenue generating parts.

• Leading multi‑disciplinary teams across our yard, dismantling, production line, parts and warehouse departments on shift
• Making senior operational decisions whilst on shift
• Taking real accountability for output, cost and margin from day one
• Delivering planned vehicle throughput and parts recovery performance
• Managing bottlenecks, backlog and takt adherence in real time
• Controlling labour productivity, utilisation and overtime spend
• Protecting contribution margin through disciplined, focused execution
• Driving safety compliance and responding to risk on shift
• Leading structured continuous improvement and embedding lean thinking across your teams
• Swing shift pattern, 42.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (6:00am‑3:00pm one week / 3:00pm‑12:00am following week)

• Proven experience leading large teams in fast‑paced production or manufacturing environments
• Commercially aware – understands cost, value and contribution margin, not just output
• Confident, data‑led decision maker who performs well under pressure
• Demonstrable track record of improving performance and eliminating waste
• Visible leadership presence with a culture of accountability and pace
• Automotive or high‑volume production experience is advantageous
• IOSH Managing Safely desirable

• Performance‑linked bonus aligned to throughput and productivity
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Discounted fuel and staff discount on parts from day one!
• Health & wellbeing perks (after probation):
  • Health Cash Plan with Health Shield
  • Critical Illness Cover
  • Death in Service Benefit
  • Family Day & Community Volunteer Day
• Increased pension contribution

At Charles Trent, we don't just offer jobs – we offer long‑term careers with purpose, opportunity and real impact. We're scaling fast, and the right person will play a central role in shaping the next phase of growth within a business that combines 100 years of heritage with modern manufacturing discipline. If you're ready to lead with authority and deliver measurable results, we'd love to hear from you.