Fuel Handler / Plant Operator - Renewable & Fuel Handling

Highbury Recruitment; Norwich; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Fuel Handler in Norwich. This role involves managing fuel handling operations, ensuring safe and efficient processes, and complying with industry best practices. Responsibilities include operating the fuel handling plant, conducting routine checks, and managing loading and unloading. Ideal candidates will have experience in fuel handling and strong problem-solving skills. Flexibility in working patterns and occasional national travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience in fuel handling or a similar operational role.
• Knowledge of safety and environmental management practices.
• Strong problem-solving and fault-finding skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate fuel handling and by-product plants safely and efficiently.
• Perform routine checks and inspections.
• Manage loading and unloading of fuel and by-products.

Skills

Experience in fuel handling or a similar operational role

Knowledge of safety and environmental management practices

Strong problem-solving and fault-finding skills

Ability to work flexibly and adapt to changing business needs

Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Job description

Overview

We are working with a Client who require a skilled Fuel Handler. Reporting to the Fuel Handling Team Leader, you will manage fuel handling operations, from reception to by-product removal, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient processes.

You will operate the fuel handling plant in line with safety, environmental, and industry best practices to maintain high availability and operational efficiency. Flexibility in working patterns is essential, and occasional national travel may be required.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate fuel handling and by-product plants safely, efficiently, and within environmental and operational limits.
• Perform routine checks, inspections, and fuel handling activities, including LOLER and vehicle pre-use checks.
• Manage loading and unloading of fuel, by-products, and other deliveries.
• Monitor fuel quality and conduct monthly audits and stock takes.
• Support operations and maintenance teams with defect rectification, planned/reactive maintenance, and fault finding.
• Record all fuel handling activities in the site's CMMS system.
• Assist during planned outages, which may involve standard day shifts.
• Follow health, safety, and environmental policies, and contribute to the development of site procedures.
• Comply with company policies, including the Employment Handbook, H&S Policy, and IMS System.

Stakeholders

• External: M&S contract providers, BWSC business units and subsidiaries
• Internal: Shift Team Leader, Engineering & Maintenance Team, Operations Team, QHSE Advisor

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Experience in fuel handling or a similar operational role.
• Knowledge of safety and environmental management practices.
• Strong problem‑solving and fault‑finding skills.
• Ability to work flexibly and adapt to changing business needs.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

If you are a proactive individual committed to safety, operational excellence, and teamwork, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity