Fuel Terminal Operator: Safe, Hands-On Operations

Vital Healthcare; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Certas Energy is seeking a Terminal Operator for our Aberdeen Terminal to ensure safe receipt, storage, transfer and loading of petroleum products. The role emphasizes safety, precise operations and teamwork in a hands-on environment.

Ideal candidates will have strong health and safety commitments, excellent communication skills and the ability to work within a regulated operating framework. The position offers operational responsibilities within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to health, safety and environmental standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong organizational skills with task prioritization.
• Proactive, ownership‑driven approach to operations.
• Team player with a positive, professional attitude.
• Ability to work in a regulated operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Safely receive, store, transfer and load petroleum products.
• Monitor road tanker loading and assist drivers on site.
• Support vessel discharge and bunkering per site procedures.
• Conduct routine inspections, product sampling and testing.
• Maintain terminal systems, alarms and documentation.
• Assist with maintenance tasks and planned maintenance.
• Maintain stock records and shift logs.
• Uphold safety culture and site procedures.
• Supervise contractors and visitors on site.
• Participate in emergency response exercises as Incident First Responder.
• Promote housekeeping and high operational standards.

Skills

Health & Safety

Communication skills

Organization & prioritization

Proactive attitude

Teamwork

Regulatory environment

Job description

Certas Energy is seeking a Terminal Operator for our Aberdeen Terminal to ensure safe receipt, storage, transfer and loading of petroleum products. The role emphasizes safety, precise operations and teamwork in a hands-on environment.

Ideal candidates will have strong health and safety commitments, excellent communication skills and the ability to work within a regulated operating framework. The position offers operational responsibilities within a collaborative team.