Shift Operator

RHL Recruitment; Canvey Island; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

RHL Recruitment is seeking a Shift Operator for a major bulk liquids terminal at Canvey Island. You will perform hands-on control room monitoring and field-based operations to ensure safe import, export and storage activities, on 12-hour shifts (nights and days).

This safety-critical role blends monitoring with on-site activities and comprehensive training is provided to support progression within the terminal's operations team.

Qualifications

• Experience in bulk liquid storage or related terminal operations.
• Capable of operating computer-based control systems.
• Able to work at height and follow safety procedures.
• Knowledge of safety and environmental regulations relevant to bulk terminals.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs and technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control terminal operations from the site control room and respond to alarms.
• Set up, start and stop product transfers including jetty imports/exports and pipeline transfers.
• Monitor tank levels, transfer rates, pumps and pipeline routes.
• Oversee road loading operations (FuelFacs) and assist drivers.
• Complete shift handovers and maintain operational records.
• Apply the Control of Work system and prepare isolations for maintenance.
• Carry out routine equipment checks and raise maintenance requests.
• Conduct audits, maintain site security and perform housekeeping.
• Participate in emergency drills and provide first response support.

Skills

Bulk liquid storage experience

Control systems (SCADA/PCS)

Working at height

Safety & environmental compliance

Interpreting P&IDs/technical drawings

Job description

Opportunity to work at a Terminal involved with importing, handling, storing and delivering a range of bulk liquid products. You will be based at one of the most technologically advanced storage facilities in Europe connected to the national fuel distribution pipeline network.

This opportunity would suit Shift Operators currently working in Bulk Liquids, Water, Oil and Gas or Chemicals industries.

12 hour shifts (Nights and Days)

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Shift Operator to join a safety-critical operations team as they expand their busy terminal in Canvey Island. This is a hands-on, varied role combining control room monitoring with field-based operations to ensure safe, compliant and efficient import, export and storage activities. Comprehensive training scheme provided.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor and control terminal operations from the site control room, responding to system alarms as required
• Set up, start and stop product transfers (internal movements, jetty import/export and pipeline transfers)
• Monitor tank levels, transfer rates, pumps and pipeline routes throughout operations
• Oversee road loading operations (FuelFacs), assist drivers and complete supervised loads/sign-offs
• Complete shift handovers and maintain accurate operational documentation and records
• Apply the Control of Work system, including preparing and isolating plant for maintenance
• Carry out routine equipment checks/PPMs, raise maintenance requests and report defects promptly
• Conduct audits/inspections, maintain site security standards and complete housekeeping tasks
• Participate in emergency drills and provide first response support during site incidents (including firefighting as required)

Skills & experience

• Experience within bulk liquid storage (or closely related process/terminal operations)
• Confident using computer-based control systems
• Able to work at height
• Working knowledge of relevant safety and environmental legislation
• Ability to interpret technical drawings (e.g., P&IDs)