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COLAS ROADS UK in Bristol is seeking an Assistant Terminal Manager to oversee bitumen terminal operations, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and lead a team of operators and contractors.
Reporting to the Terminal Manager, you will manage import/export by ship and road, scheduling, stock and maintenance while driving cost efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction.
A health and safety qualification and a clean driving licence are essential; engineering qualification desirable.
Assistant Terminal Manager
Company: COLAS ROADS UK
Job Location: BRISTOL, GBR
Type of Contract: Permanent
Posting Start Date: 27/08/2026
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At Colas Group, our global network of bitumen terminals and fleet of ships play a crucial role in securing the vital raw materials for our operations. As a subsidiary of Colas, Continental Bitumen operates a cutting-edge bitumen terminal and blending facility in Avonmouth, UK. Currently, we are seeking an Assistant Terminal Manager to join our team. Reporting to the Terminal Manager, you will help oversee the operation and maintenance of the terminal, ensuring compliance with QHSSE regulations. You will support and lead a team of operators and contractors to deliver safe, efficient bitumen handling and blending, while meeting business targets for safety, cost, volume, quality, and customer satisfaction.
You will assist in managing all terminal operations including import/export of bitumen by ship and road, storage, blending, and dispatch. Key duties include supporting adherence to safety and environmental standards, operational scheduling, stock and maintenance management, and liaising with third parties such as shipping agents and port authorities. You will help coordinate staff rotas and training to maintain smooth 24-hour operations when required and be the first point of emergency contact. You will also contribute to auditing processes and promote continuous improvement at the terminal.
The ideal candidate will have HNC/D or degree level education (engineering qualification desirable) and at least two years' experience in a similar or related role, including team management. A health and safety qualification or relevant experience is essential, along with a clean driving licence. Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office are required. Knowledge of the bitumen industry is a plus. You should be a dependable team player, flexible and committed to delivering high standards safely and efficiently.
As a business, we hold three core values Caring, Sharing and Daring.
We are committed to Caring for our colleagues, promoting, equality and diversity, and maintaining a culture of fairness, transparency, and respect for all employees, clients, communities, suppliers, contractors, and other stakeholders.
We harness a productive environment where talents are being fully utilised and organisational goals are met, Sharing our knowledge and expertise with colleagues to progress and expand on new ideas, promoting trust, responsibility, and solidarity.
Our culture is built on an innovative and pioneering mindset, Daring to welcome new ideas and approaches. We are driven to invest in our employees and encourage them to participate in innovation, moving forward and striving to provide sustainable infrastructure solutions.