Operations Manager – Nights
Location: Worthing, West SussexSalary: £50,000 per annum (pro-rata) – Paid via PAYEContract Type: 6-Month Temporary Contract (Immediate Start)Shift Pattern: 4 on, 4 off (12-hour shifts)Recruitment Agency: Surecall Recruitment
Our client
A* household name in the water drainage and wastewater sector, is looking for a dynamic Temporary Operations Manager (Nights) to join their team in Worthing. This is an urgent, 6-month temporary contract with an immediate start, offering a stable and straightforward PAYE payroll solution. If you are an operational leader who thrives under pressure and enjoys the consistency of a 4 on, 4 off night shift pattern, this is a fantastic opportunity to add a market-leading utilities brand to your CV.
The Role
As the Night Operations Manager, you will hold the reins of the overnight response team. You will lead a dedicated dispatch and engineering crew, ensuring that urgent drainage requests, environmental hazards, and customer emergencies are dealt with swiftly and safely.
Key Responsibilities
- Shift Leadership: Oversee the nightly operations team, tracking job progression and ensuring field engineers are deployed effectively to emergency callouts.
- SLA & Performance Management: Ensure the hub hits strict turnaround times for reactive drainage work, pollution control, and internal flooding issues.
- Escalation Point: Act as the senior point of contact overnight for any operational hurdles, safety concerns, or complex logistical roadblocks.
- Data & Handover Management: Monitor job management systems to ensure precise data logging, workforce compliance, and clear handovers for the morning shift.
What the Client Looks For
- Operations Background: Experience managing fast-paced environments like logistics, utilities, emergency services, or drainage/wastewater.
- Night Shift Capability: Proven resilience and comfort working consistent 12-hour night shifts.
- Decisive Leadership: The ability to make confident, standalone decisions when standard day-office support is unavailable.
- Availability: Ready for an immediate start on a 6-month contract basis.
What’s on Offer?
- An attractive salary of £50,000 pro-rata for the 6-month term.
- Direct PAYE payment method for peace of mind and hassle-free tax processing.
- A stable 4 on, 4 off routine, giving you predictable blocks of time off.
- The chance to work with a well-respected employer with excellent onsite facilities in Worthing.
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