First Line Manager

  • Permanent
  • Bradford, West Yorkshire
  • Posted: 21st May 2026
  • Salary: Up to £58980.2700 per annum
  • Duration:
  • Reference: BBBH17211
  • Industry:
  • Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Skills:

Shift Manager role available now! We are looking for a Shift Manager to join one of the world’s largest chemical manufacturers. This role comes with a great benefits scheme, and it is based at a great company with many career opportunities. Through working with this company, we recognise their positive attitude towards their employees, the culture and how they invest into their employees and the site.

I am keen to speak with anyone that has previous experience as a Shift Manager, Production Supervisor, FLM, Team Leader, Production Leader or Line Leader. Further to this the ideal candidate will have experience working on a COMAH manufacturing site with involvement in conducting chemical reactions.

Salary: £56,980.27
Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire
Contract Type: Permanent
Role: Shift Manager

Benefits:

  • 28 days holiday + Bank holidays
  • Pension – Employer will match employee contribution up to 8%
  • Site Bonus – Earn up to £1000 if as a team they achieve the financial targets
  • Sick Pay Scheme – Up to 6 months
  • Global Share Plan
  • Long Service Awards
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Shopping Discounts
  • Free Independent Specialist Advice

Qualifications required for the Shift Manager:

  • Technical Qualification – HND/ ONC or equivalent experience in a Chemical Plant (Required)
  • NVQ III in Management or equivalent, ideally an A1 assessor (Desirable)
  • Experience working on a COMAH Site

Responsibilities of the Shift Manager:

  • Sustain high level of personal SHE awareness in the Plant operating teams to ensure compliance with safety, health and environmental regulations at all times.
  • Prepare the plant prior to planned Engineering work.
  • Participate in safety audits, HAZOPS’s, and risk assessments.
  • Liaise with maintenance dept.to organise and prioritise plant repairs and planned maintenance and ensure that they are carried out effectively.
  • Reporting all process safety incidents or hazards and contributing to incident investigations.
  • Liaise with supply chain to ensure sufficient raw materials are available to maintain production.
  • Work in conjunction with the Operations Leader.
  • Ensure that all operations are carried out according to standard operating procedures.
  • Implement Company policies and disciplinary procedures and general terms and conditions of employment.

Please apply directly for further information on this Shift Manager Role or reach out to Ava Murphy at E3 Recruitment on 01484 645 269.

 
 

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