Days Manager

  • Permanent
  • Bradford, West Yorkshire
  • Posted: 8th October 2026
  • Salary: £46000 - £48000 per annum
  • Duration:
  • Reference: BBBH17476
  • Industry:
  • Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Skills:

E3 Recruitment are recruiting for a Days Manager on behalf of a global chemical manufacturer based in Bradford.

We’re looking to speak with individuals who have experience leading manufacturing teams within a COMAH Manufacturing and Production environment. Candidates may currently be working as a Days Manager, Shift Manager, Production Supervisor, First Line Manager, Team Leader, Production Leader or Line Leader.

The successful Days Manager will be responsible for leading day-to-day plant operations, ensuring safe and efficient production, coordinating maintenance activities, supporting process safety initiatives, and driving team performance across site.

To be considered, you should have:

  • Experience in a manufacturing leadership position
  • Experience working within a COMAH environment
  • Exposure to chemical processing or reaction-based manufacturing operations
  • HND, ONC or equivalent technical qualification, or relevant industry experience
  • Strong understanding of safety, operational and production requirements within a manufacturing plant

Key responsibilities of Days Manager include:

  • Leading plant operations safely and efficiently
  • Supporting HAZOPs, risk assessments and safety audits
  • Coordinating maintenance and engineering activities
  • Managing process safety incidents and investigations
  • Ensuring production targets are achieved
  • Coaching and developing operators and production teams
  • Liaising with Maintenance, Supply Chain and Operations teams
  • Driving compliance with site procedures and operational standards

Benefits:

  • £46,000 – £48,000 DOE
  • Up to £1,000 annual site bonus
  • 28 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Enhanced pension scheme
  • Enhanced sick pay
  • Global Share Plan
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Long service awards
  • Shopping discounts
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Free independent financial advice
  • Annual health checks

This Days Manager role would suit someone looking to step into a site leadership position with greater responsibility, whilst remaining hands-on within a manufacturing operation.

For further information on the Days Manager role or a confidential discussion, contact Sean Turner at E3 Recruitment on 01484 645 269 or apply directly.

 
 

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