Depot Operator

The Oil and Pipelines Agency; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A major fuel supply organization in Scotland is seeking a Depot Operator responsible for the safe receipt and distribution of fuels. Candidates will receive comprehensive training, including operational safety and hazardous materials handling. A starting salary of £30,060 per annum, with potential to earn £31,795, plus benefits such as paid overtime and a pension scheme is offered.

Benefits

30 days holiday plus bank/public holidays

Life assurance

DC pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in hazardous operations preferred, training provided.
• Medical fitness for Breathing Apparatus and Confined Space training required.
• Willingness to train for HGV Class 1, ADR, or LGV license.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the receipt and safe storage of products.
• Operate loading equipment following safety procedures.
• Perform fuel sampling and testing duties.
• Assist in berthing and fuelling of vessels.
• Understand on-site emergency procedures.

Skills

Health and safety understanding

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Tools

Forklift Truck operation

Job description

Depot Operator

(Location: Garelochhead, Helensburgh, Argyll & Bute)

The role: A new vacancy has arisen for an additional Depot Operator to be based at our OFD (Oil & Fuel Depot), at Garelochhead, Argyll & Bute, Scotland. Working as part of a team, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient receipt, storage, and supply of middle distillate fuels for supply to HM Navy and other OPA customers, and normal day to day OFD support operations.

The Depot is an upper tier COMAH (Control of Major Accident Hazards (2015) site, and all activities need to comply with these regulations. We therefore have a strong focus on ensuring no harm to people or the environment. A strong positive work ethos, attitude, and the ability to remain calm and effective in difficult/emergency situations is essential in this role.

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

Responsibilities include:

• Monitor the receipt of product; ensure safe storage and distribution of product from vessels, pipelines, tanks, and road tanker loading.
• Operate tank farm, jetty and road tanker loading equipment to company policies, procedures, and relevant good industry practice.
• Perform fuel sampling, testing and volume measurement duties in accordance with the OPA Fuel Quality Manual and HMRC bonded warehouse obligations.
• Operate and perform basic checks of pumps, valves and other equipment associated with bulk handling of petroleum liquids.
• Berthing and slipping of shipping vessels, assisting in the fuelling of vessels, slinging duties. deployment and recovery of pneumatic fenders and general site maintenance.
• Understand and respond accordingly to defined on-site emergency procedures.
• System configuration.
• Operation of Oil Water separators.
• Completion of relevant documentation.
• Assisting engineering staff.
• Forklift Truck operations (subject to correct licences and training).

The candidate: Experience in hazardous operations, possibly in a COMAH regulated environment would be an advantage but is not essential, as you will receive extensive training in all aspects of the role, including accredited Bulk Liquid Operations training (both on-site and residential) response.

You should exhibit a strong understanding of health and safety requirements in the workplace as well as demonstrate a safe working record, compliant with systems and procedures, and be medically fit to undergo Breathing Apparatus and Confined Space training.

To enable the career progression we offer in this role, candidates must be computer literate to above average level, and able to show they are a motivated team player, willing and capable to be part of a rostered on-call team to undertake overtime at short notice.

It is highly desirable if candidates hold an HGV Class 1 , ADR, or LGV licence, or must be willing to train for these once qualified as a Depot Operator as this is a requirement of the role.

Remuneration: A basic starting salary of GBP30,060 per annum, rising to GBP31,795 once fully trained, plus paid overtime, 30 days holiday plus bank/public holidays, life assurance and DC pension scheme.