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Shift Manager - ROC
Job Posted: 3 days ago
Salary: £ 55,000 - 55,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Rotherham, South Yorkshire
Expire in: 24 days
Job Description
Shift Manager - Remote Operations Centre
Location: South Yorkshire
Salary: £50,000 + £12,000 Shift Allowance
Shift Pattern: Rotating 6-week shift (days and nights) with 10 consecutive days off
Industry: Oil & Gas / Chemical Manufacturing
About the Role
We are working with a leading global chemical manufacturing organisation to recruit an experienced Shift Manager for their state-of-the-art Remote Operations Centre.
This role is critical to overseeing 24/7 operations for multiple high-hazard production sites across the UK, Ireland, and South Africa.
Based in a high-tech control room environment, you'll take responsibility for safe plant operations, process stability, and business continuity across multiple international facilities - ensuring world-class safety and reliability standards are upheld.
Key Responsibilities
Monitor and manage the safe, efficient operation of multiple chemical and oil & gas process plants remotely
Respond decisively to alarms, plant upsets, and emergency events; implement robust recovery strategies
Lead and support plant start-up/shutdowns in line with operational procedures and safety regulations
Analyse process data, KPIs, and performance trends to identify risks and improvement opportunities
Make autonomous decisions under pressure where no standard operating procedure (SOP) exists
Maintain compliance with COMAH, Seveso, and wider process safety regulations
Collaborate across engineering, production, and HSE teams to ensure safe and reliable plant performance
What We're Looking For
Proven background in heavy industry, ideally oil & gas, petrochemical, or chemical manufacturing
Previous experience in a control room, DCS, or SCADA-based environment
HNC (or higher) in Process, Chemical, Electrical, or Instrumentation Engineering OR significant equivalent industry experience
Strong technical aptitude with the ability to make critical operational decisions under pressure
Knowledge of process safety, major hazard environments, and regulatory frameworks
Ability to interpret P&IDs and process flow diagrams (PFDs)
High attention to detail, proactive mindset, and excellent communication skills
Comfortable working a 24/7 rotating shift pattern (including nights)
What's on Offer
Base salary of £50,000 + £12,000 shift allowance
Structured 6-week rotating shift pattern with 10 consecutive days off at the end of each cycle
Comprehensive training program to ensure you're fully equipped for the role
Career development opportunities within a global, safety-driven organisation
Pension, life assurance, 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
Additional well-being and recognition benefits
Next Steps
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-hazard, safety-critical industry in a role that directly impacts plant reliability and performance across multiple international sites.
If you have strong oil & gas or chemical process experience and thrive in a mission-critical control room environment, apply now for a confidential discussion.
If you are interested please apply and Max from DCS will be in touch
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