Fuel Operator

UGL; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Household discounts

Health and wellbeing discounts

Holiday discounts on travel

Retail discounts

Grocery discounts

Job summary

UGL is recruiting for a Technician at our Australia-QLD Townsville site. You will safely operate and manage aviation and ground fuel installations, ensuring quality, compliance, and availability through regular testing and monitoring.

Full training is provided, no prior defence or fuel industry experience is required. A valid licence and the ability to pass a police check are essential, with HC/HR desirable at entry.

Qualifications

• No prior defence or fuel industry experience required; full training provided.
• Must hold a valid driver’s licence; HR/HC desirable but not essential at entry.
• Australian citizenship and ability to pass a police check.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Operational skills

Tech literacy

SCADA familiarity

Tools

JFIMS

SCADA

Job description

Reporting to the Operations Supervisor, this role offers stability and growth, placing you at the center 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 shifts. Shifts are 8 hours. Typical shift times are:

Day: 6:30am to 2:30pm

Afternoon: 2:30pm - 10:30pm (20% loading on ordinary hours)

Duties

• 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.

Requirements

• 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. At every stage of your career, you'll have the chance to learn from experienced professionals, build your skills, and create your own path forward with the support of the business. 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

Technician

Primary Location

Australia-QLD-Townsville & Northern QLD

Work Type

Full-time