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Shift Manager

Salary: £32,968 per annum – Plus additional earnings of up to approximately £8,700 per annum (monthly bonus payments/shift allowance) Hours: Average of 40 hours per week (rotating 12-hour shift pattern, days and nights) Location: Windermere, TS25 1NS

As a Shift Manager at J&B Recycling, part of FCC Environment, you will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the Materials Recycling Facility (MRF). You will ensure all health, safety and environmental standards are met, lead and motivate site staff, and drive performance to meet throughput and quality targets.

This vacancy is for a full-time position, working shifts as required, including nights, weekends and bank holidays. Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of pre-employment checks, including a Drug and Alcohol Test.

Our promise to you

– Competitive salary – 20 days’ annual leave – Pension scheme (auto-enrolment in People's Pension) – Discretionary bonus scheme – On-the-job training and progression – Recognition scheme – Refer a Friend scheme – Flexible benefits, including high street savings, cycle to work scheme and Gymflex membership (where applicable) – Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and Best Doctors Service via our Wellbeing Platform

What will you be doing?

– Managing the safe and efficient operation of the MRF on shift – Ensuring compliance with all health, safety and environmental regulations – Leading, motivating and supervising operational staff – Maintaining throughput levels without compromising material quality – Ensuring all plant and equipment checks are completed and recorded – Managing staffing levels, attendance, lateness and absence – Ensuring PPE is worn correctly and reissued when required – Recording all movements of recyclables and waste in line with regulations – Investigating downtime, blockages and performance issues – Taking part in near-miss reporting and accident/incident investigations – Supporting continuous improvement across operations – Managing site opening and closing when required – Carrying out any other reasonable duties to meet operational needs

What are we looking for?

– Previous management or supervisory experience – IOSH Managing Safely – Previous experience of working in a fast-paced operational environment – Strong communication skills, both written and verbal – Good IT and computer literacy – Methodical and organised approach to work – Experience operating mobile plant (desirable) – Flexible, resilient and performance-driven attitude – Ability to prioritise workload and lead by example

About us

J&B Recycling / J&B Bio is part of FCC Environment, one of the UK’s leading waste and resource management companies. Owned by FCC Environment, J&B Recycling plays an important role in supporting sustainable waste solutions and environmental services across the UK.

Our shared goal is to minimise the amount of waste that ends up in landfill by transforming it into valuable resources wherever possible. Operating over 200 facilities nationwide and employing around 4,200 people, FCC Environment and its businesses are on the frontline of tackling climate change.

We’re looking for ambitious and motivated people to join our teams and help shape a more sustainable future.

FCC Environment is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.