Night Shift Manager / Supervisor

Job Title: Nightshift Manager / Nightshift Supervisor

Location: Caythorpe Waste & Recycling Facility, Lincolnshire

Shift Pattern: Nightshift (rota-based)

Reports To: Site Manager / Operations Manager

Role Purpose

The Nightshift Manager has full responsibility for site operations during nightshift. The role is accountable for safety, efficiency, staffing, plant performance, product quality, and compliance. The Manager leads the nightshift team, ensures production targets are met, and acts as the senior decision-maker on-site throughout the shift.

Key Responsibilities

Site Operations:

• Take full operational control of the site during nightshift
• Ensure all waste streams are processed safely and efficiently
• Deliver RDF and SRF production targets while minimising downtime
• Manage labour, plant, and resources to meet operational demands
• Prioritise workloads and respond to operational challenges

 Health, Safety & Compliance:

• Champion a strong safety-first culture across the site
• Ensure compliance with all health & safety legislation, permits, and procedures
• Authorise and enforce safe systems of work and permit-to-work processes
• Lead incident response, investigations, and corrective actions
• Stop work where safety or compliance is compromised

 Product Quality:

• Ensure all RDF and SRF products meet required specifications
• Monitor contamination levels and take corrective action
• Ensure accurate documentation, load compliance, and traceability

 People Management:

• Lead, motivate, and manage all nightshift staff
• Manage attendance, performance, and discipline
• Deliver training, coaching, and mentoring

 Maintenance & Asset Care:

• Ensure plant and machinery are operated safely and correctly
• Oversee fault reporting and maintenance coordination
• Maintain high housekeeping standards

 Reporting & Communication:

• Complete and review shift reports and production data
• Deliver clear handovers to day shift management

Experience & Skills

Essential:

• Management experience in waste, recycling, or heavy industry
• Strong health & safety knowledge
• Ability to make decisions independently

 Desirable:

• RDF/SRF experience
• WAMITAB / COTC
• IOSH Managing Safely
• Mobile Machinery operations such as Loading Shovel, 360 Excavator and FLT desirable

We are Panda. We value waste.

We’re in the business of waste management but that doesn’t just mean collecting bins. Behind every collection is a passionate team of people finding smarter, safer, and more sustainable ways to recycle and repurpose materials that would otherwise go to waste.

Over the past 30 years, Panda has grown into a leading resource recovery business, bringing together almost 3,000 people across multiple brands, united by a shared vision and strong values. While our operations are diverse, our purpose is clear: to protect our people, support our customers, and create positive impact for the communities and environments we serve.

At Panda, people are at the heart of everything we do. We work as one team, combining different skills, experiences, and perspectives to achieve shared goals. We care for each other’s wellbeing, encourage development, and support growth because we know we’re stronger together.

We expect excellence in how we operate. High standards, bold thinking, and continuous improvement drive our passion for innovation. We challenge the ordinary, put safety first, and embrace new ideas while delivering practical, cost-effective solutions that move our business forward.

We own what we do. From day-to-day tasks to major projects, we take pride in our work and responsibility for the outcome. We don’t walk past problems we address them together. Our expertise, reliability, and care reflect who we are and the difference we make.

And above all, we act with trust and integrity. Trust is built through open communication, honesty, and accountability. It allows us to move quickly, make confident decisions, and deliver results — knowing our people are empowered to do the right thing.

Our journey depends on talented, committed people who want to make an impact.

Take the first step and join us on the journey.

Panda is committed to attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate and the people we serve.
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