Bunker Operative (Job ID: 1934)

ASCO Group Limited; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy services company located in Scotland is seeking a candidate to operate terminals for the safe receipt, storage, and delivery of fuel. Key responsibilities include supplying marine vessels, maintaining equipment, and ensuring high safety standards. The ideal applicant will possess excellent communication skills and hold a Full Driving Licence with B+E. This role promotes a proactive culture of safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills both verbal and written are required.
• Candidates should be accustomed to fast-paced environments.
• Must demonstrate initiative and commitment to the team.

Responsibilities

• Supply marine vessels with fuel via pipeline.
• Load and discharge road tankers and marine vessels.
• Ensure equipment is fully functional and safe.
• Maintain safety and housekeeping standards within operational areas.

Skills

Safety and service focused

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to work stand-alone

Solutions based

Enthusiastic and hard-working

Education

Full Driving Licence with B+E

Job description

The successful candidate will work as shift pattern as part of a team operating the terminals to ensure the safe receipt, storage and re-delivery of fuel to both inland and marine customers.

Responsibilities

• Supplying marine vessels with fuel via pipeline.
• Loading and discharge of road tankers, discharging of marine vessels to terminals.
• Dipping and sampling of product tanks.
• Operating and controlling inter tank transfers.
• Ensuring equipment is always maintained to be fully functional and safe to operate, to be utilised as appropriate to the task and in line with operating and HSE standards.
• Maintaining housekeeping and safety standards within the operating areas.
• Conducting maintenance and husbandry tasks in and around the terminals and tank farms.
• Confirming receipts and deliveries correspond with paperwork and investigate discrepancies.
• Continuously promoting a pro‑active HSEQ culture, ensuring participation and compliance with meetings, procedures, work instructions, Company initiatives etc. Assisting audits as required.
• Building effective relationships across the business, continually seeking to improve operations and identify cost savings. Responding quickly and accurately to Customer issues and queries.
• Promoting a positive image of the Company through first class service delivery and customer engagement.

Minimum Competencies (Skills, Knowledge, and Behaviours)

• Safety and service focused, with strong interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written.
• Accustomed to working effectively in a fast‑paced environment, adapting to changing workloads and priorities, where high standards are not compromised under pressure.
• Ability to work stand‑alone, demonstrating initiative and ownership, while contributing to the wider team.
• Solutions based, motivated to achieve the highest standards of performance and customer support, maintaining a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
• Enthusiastic, hard‑working and willing to learn and develop.

Minimum Qualifications

• Full Driving Licence with B+E (or passed B Licence pre‑1997).

Desirable Qualifications/Competencies

• Level 2 Award in Bulk Liquid Operations.
• Telehandler Qualification.

If you require any adjustments or would prefer an alternative method to apply as part of an inclusive recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail] or by telephone on 01779 401131 and we'll be happy to help.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I)

ASCO is committed to supporting and promoting Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (ED&I). This commitment is embraced by our Group Board and our Management Board and informs all of our activities and their impact on our customers, employees and our stakeholders.

Closing Date: 12/01/2026