Depot Manager

networx Recruitment; Helensburgh; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Group healthcare

Job summary

The Oil & Pipelines Agency seeks a Depot Manager to lead the OFD at Garelochhead, Helensburgh. You will ensure safe operation, oversee maintenance and compliance with CoMAH and related regulations to meet service levels for MOD and naval stakeholders.

Reporting to the Regional Operations Manager in Scotland, you will own the site, manage assets, drive safety culture, and coordinate with Maintenance, HSE, and HR teams. A full driving licence and occasional travel to other sites may be required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of management experience in an operational or process-safety role
• Experience in a CoMAH regulated or high-hazard environment
• Proven ability to lead, engage stakeholders and motivate staff
• Strong knowledge of CoMAH, EA Containment Policy and PSLG requirements
• Competent with Microsoft Office applications

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day management, maintenance and operations of the OFD
• Ensure compliance with Safe Systems of Work and Defence Regulations
• Oversee projects/new works and identify hazards and risks
• Manage site security resources and systems
• Lead Site & Process Safety Improvement Plan delivery
• Handle Depot HR issues in partnership with HR
• Develop emergency plans and act as Incident Main Controller when required

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Safety culture

Process safety

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The role: We are looking to appoint a new Depot Manager to be based at our OFD (Oil Fuel Depot) located at Garelochhead, Helensburgh, Argyll & Bute, who will be responsible for the safe and effective operation of the OFD, meeting company defined strategic objectives, within agreed parameters, and all the necessary HSE/EA requirements, in particular CoMAH, to meet customer service levels and to achieve the business goals set.

The Depot Manager will ensure that all assets are managed and fit for purpose encompassing all aspects of maintenance, compliance, and minor/major works to the required frequency and standard in accordance with mandated legislation and relevant good practice including CoMAH, Health & Safety at Work act etc.

Reporting to the Regional Operations Manager in Scotland, the post holder must take ownership of the site and operations and this entails managing the Depot and associated Jetty Assets to ensure the desired level of support and delivery of fuel to our customers and stakeholders, MoD (Ministry of Defence), HM Royal Navy, KHM (Kings Harbour Master) at Garelochhead, to support the Faslane Naval base.

You will need to work closely with the Maintenance Engineering Teams as well as our Health, Safety & Environmental Team to ensure the Depot is compliant with the Safety Management System. Improving on current processes, procedures and working practices, to ensure effectiveness, meet CoMAH requirements, as well as industry relevant good practice.

As some occasional travel to other sites may be required, candidates will need to have a full (preferably clean) driving licence.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the day-to-day management, maintenance, and operations of the OFD and is to implement and ensure compliance with the systems and procedures that control marine safety as required by the PMSC and DSA02-DMR - Defence Maritime Regulations for Health, Safety and Environmental Protection. The Depot Manager is nominally the Harbour Master for the OFD.
• Ensure compliance with Safe Systems of Work (SSoW) at all times, including the requirements of the OPA Control of Work Procedure and in accordance with mandated legislation and best practice.
• Oversee projects and new works, including new installations and modifications to existing installations and identify potential hazards and associated risks during the lifecycle of the installation.
• Ensure resources and systems are in place for effective site security.
• The planning, organisation, and delivery of the Site & Process Safety Improvement Plan.
• With the support and in partnership with the HR function be responsible for all Depot HR issues.
• Develop emergency plans and fulfil the role of Incident Main Controller and meet the responsibilities as defined in the corporate emergency response plans.

Full details of the responsibilities can be found in the job description for this role, which is available to download at the top of this advert.

The candidate: We’re looking for an experienced operations manager with a proven track record in the oil/petroleum storage industry, with a strong knowledge of CoMAH, EA Containment Policy and PSLG requirements, able to demonstrate strong leadership, with the ability to positively engage all stakeholders and motivate staff, with a focus on changing both culture and safety standards within the operations.

You’ll need to have at least 3 years management experience in an operational, or process safety role, within a CoMAH regulated, or high hazardous, business, be self-motivated, with the appropriate degree or equivalent professional qualification or experience, able to demonstrate strong leadership, who can positively engage all stakeholders and motivate staff, with a focus on maintaining and improving our safety culture and safety standards within the operations. Competent with all Microsoft Office applications is a prerequisite for the successful candidate.

Stage 1 Interviews: 10November(Face to face, at Garelochhead OFD)

Stage 2 Interviews: 18 November 2026 (Face to face, at Finnart OFD)

The Organisation

The Oil & Pipelines Agency is a Public Corporation formed by the Oil and Pipelines Act 1985.

Our current primary purpose is to manage, operate and maintain 6 Naval OFD’s (Oil Fuel Depots) and 1 Petroleum Storage Depot in the UK, as well as overseas, on behalf of the MOD. We currently have around 200 employees in the UK.

The Benefits

4 x annual salary life assurance [after probation] & Group Income Protection Policy

Generous
Pension Scheme

Group Healthcare Scheme (permanent staff only)

The Values

PROTECT

PROTECT PROTECT PEOPLE & THE ENVIRONMENT FROM HARM

RESPONSIBILITY

RESPONSIBILITY WE HOLD OURSELVES ACCOUNTABLE & ACCEPT OUR RESPONSIBILITIES AT ALL LEVELS

INTEGRITY

INTEGRITY INTEGRITY, HONESTY AND AN OPEN CULTURE ENGENDERS TRUST

DIGNITY

DIGNITY BE CONSIDERATE AND RESPECTFUL TO OTHERS

EXCEED

EXCEED WE STRIVE FOR EXCELLENCE IN ALL WE DO

Our Mission

To deliver and enable optimal energy outcomes, in order to enable resilience, operational capability and advantage for UK Defence.

Our Vision

To be the enduring partner of choice for UK Defence operational energy delivery.