Depot Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

30 days Holiday

Life assurance

Group Pension

Group Healthcare

Job summary

Oil & Pipelines Agency is seeking an experienced Depot Manager based at Garelochhead, Helensburgh. You will oversee the OFD and Jetty assets, ensure compliance with CoMAH and health and safety, and drive improvements in safety culture and operational performance.

The role involves coordinating with Maintenance Engineering Teams and Health, Safety & Environmental Teams, and occasional travel to other sites. A full driving licence is preferred.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of management experience in an operational or process-safety role.
• Degree or equivalent professional qualification or experience.
• Competent with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the OFD and Jetty assets to meet health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Ensure Safe Systems of Work and compliance with relevant procedures and legislation.
• Oversee projects and new works, including installations and modifications, with hazard/risk identification.
• Ensure site security resources and systems are in place.
• Deliver Site & Process Safety Improvement Plan.
• Co-operate with HR on Depot HR issues.
• Develop emergency plans and act as Incident Main Controller per corporate plans.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Microsoft Office

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification

CoMAH/high hazardous industry experience

Job description

Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits

Location: Garelochhead, Helensburgh, Argyll & Bute

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.

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: 10 November (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

• 30 days Holiday [Plus Bank Holidays]
• 4 x annual salary life assurance [after probation] & Group Income Protection Policy
• Generous Pension Scheme
• Group Healthcare Scheme (permanent staff only)