Fuel Depot Operator: Training & On-Call Overtime

The Oil and Pipelines Agency; Torpoint; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oil and Pipelines Agency is recruiting an additional Depot Operator for the Thanckes OFD, Torpoint, Cornwall. You will oversee safe receipt, storage and distribution of middle distillate fuels for HM Navy and other OPA customers, and support day-to-day OFD operations.

Being part of a team, you will work under COMAH requirements, with training and a full driving licence recommended. The role offers progression from £31,175 to £32,420 per year, with overtime and benefits.

Responsibilities

• 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).

Job description

The Oil and Pipelines Agency is recruiting an additional Depot Operator for the Thanckes OFD, Torpoint, Cornwall. You will oversee safe receipt, storage and distribution of middle distillate fuels for HM Navy and other OPA customers, and support day-to-day OFD operations.

Being part of a team, you will work under COMAH requirements, with training and a full driving licence recommended. The role offers progression from £31,175 to £32,420 per year, with overtime and benefits.