Fuel Operator

UGL Limited; Northern Territory; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Household discounts

Health discounts

Holiday discounts

Retail discounts

Grocery discounts

Job summary

UGL Limited in Australia’s Northern Territory is seeking a Fuel Operator-269876. The role is supported by a structured training program and does not require prior defence or fuel industry experience, with full training provided.

You’ll work a mix of day, afternoon and night shifts, including night duties during exercise periods. You will operate aviation and ground fuel installations and monitor fuel quality using JFIMS and SCADA, supported by a dedicated Operations Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license (HR/HC desirable but not essential).
• Australian citizenship and ability to pass a police check.
• Full training provided; prior defence/fuel experience not required.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate aviation and/or ground fuel installations.
• Monitor and maintain fuel quality through sampling and testing.
• Ensure fuel quality, compliance, volume and availability using JFIMS/SCADA.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Police check clearance

Job description

Fuel Operator-269876

Reporting to the Operations Supervisor, this role offers stability and growth, placing you at the centre of operations at our fuel installation site. With a structured training and development program, prior experience in defence or the fuel industry isn’t required; you’ll be fully trained.

Hours:

This role includes a mix of day, afternoon, and night shifts, with night shifts mainly during exercise periods (around 3 months each year). Shifts are 8 hours with a paid 20-minute crib break. Typical shift times are:

Day: 6-7am to 2-3pm

Afternoon: 1-9pm or 3-11pm (20% loading on ordinary hours)

Night: 11pm-7am (30% loading on ordinary hours)

Duties include:

• Safely operate and manage aviation and/or ground fuel installations in line with compliance requirements.
• Monitor and maintain fuel quality through regular sampling and testing.
• Ensure fuel quality, compliance, volume, and availability using systems like JFIMS and SCADA; ideal for someone comfortable with technology.

Requires

• A valid driver’s licence (HR or HC desirable but not essential at entry).
• Australian citizenship and ability to pass a police check.

About Us

As the major Defence Fuel Network Managing Contractor, UGL has firmly established itself as Australia’s leading Defence services provider. With extensive expertise in reviewing, maintaining, and remediating critical assets and infrastructure, we deliver on our nation’s sovereign capability through world-class, integrated asset management, operations and maintenance - supporting and strengthening the Australian Defence Force’s (ADF) national security across the country.

What we offer

When you join UGL, you’ll work alongside some of Australia’s leading experts, contributing to major projects from start to finish. This gives you real opportunities to grow quickly, explore your interests, and shape a career that suits your goals and lifestyle.

We offer a wide range of career paths across different industries and roles, with plenty of opportunities to learn, progress, and take on new challenges. Many of our leaders have grown within the company, showing our strong focus on developing and promoting our people.

You will enjoy great staff benefits including;

• Paid parental leave - primary and non-primary carers.
• Household expenses discounts including energy, internet, phone.
• Health and well-being including discounts on health insurance, gym, psychology and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
• Holiday - discounts on accommodation, car hire, flights.
• Retail discounts - technology, beauty, crafts, household appliances.
• Grocery discounts - major supermarkets and online shops.

More information on our culture and benefits is available at Job search | UGL careers

As a diversified services organisation, UGL appreciates the diversity and richness of its people, and seeks to create inclusive environments that promote your talent and skills.

Discipline: Trades & Services

Primary Location: Australia-Northern Territory

Work Type: Full-time