Control Room Shift Manager

As Control Room Shift Manager in Sheffield, you will lead operations within a state‑of‑the‑art Remote Operations Centre, overseeing the safe and efficient running of large‑scale production facilities. This permanent, full‑time position involves a rotating pattern of days and nights, requiring strong leadership and sound judgement under pressure. You will supervise a team, monitor complex processes, and respond decisively to operational incidents.

Previous experience within a control room or process environment is essential.

The successful candidate will receive a basic salary of £50,000, a £12,000 shift allowance, and an annual bonus, alongside genuine prospects for career progression within a global industry leader.

ROC Shift Manager Salary: £50,000 Basic + £12,000 Shift Allowance + Excellent Benefits

Location:

Brinsworth, South Yorkshire

Schedule:

Days & Nights (shift‑based work)

Our client is looking to appoint a ROC Shift Manager to join its state‑of‑the‑art Remote Operations Centre in the Sheffield area. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with control room or process operations experience to join a global industry leader, where you’ll play a key role in the safe and efficient operation of large‑scale production facilities within a 24/7 manufacturing environment.

Offering a highly competitive package of £50,000 basic salary plus a £12,000 shift allowance, this role also provides genuine long‑term career prospects. The business has an excellent reputation for promoting from within, with strong opportunities to progress into senior operational, technical or leadership positions within 3‑5 years.

Working as part of a highly skilled operations team, you’ll be responsible for the safe, reliable and efficient remote operation of multiple production plants using advanced control systems and cutting‑edge technology. Your responsibilities will include:

• Monitoring and controlling plant performance across a 24‑hour operation
• Responding to alarms, process disturbances and operational issues to maintain safe and efficient production
• Investigating faults using plant data and performance trends to identify root causes and implement improvements
• Managing plant start‑ups and operational changes to ensure customer demand is met while optimising efficiency and controlling costs
• Carrying out performance reviews and recommending improvements to maximise plant reliability and productivity
• Ensuring the highest standards of process safety, compliance and operational excellence are maintained at all times

We’re looking for someone who enjoys solving technical problems, thrives in a fast‑paced operational environment and is passionate about continuous improvement. You’ll ideally have:

• An HNC (or above) in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering or a similar discipline (or equivalent industry experience)
• Previous experience working within a control room or process operations environment
• Experience using industrial control systems such as SCADA, PCS7 Siemens or similar
• Strong analytical and fault‑finding skills with the ability to make sound operational decisions under pressure
• A proactive, safety‑first approach with excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Plant commissioning experience would be advantageous but is not essential

• Up to £50,000 basic salary
• £12,000 annual shift allowance
• Competitive company pension – 15.6% in contributions
• Life assurance scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus additional flexible leave benefits
• Health & wellbeing platform
• Employee discounts and retail savings
• Ongoing technical training and professional development
• Genuine opportunities to progress into senior operational and leadership roles within the…