Shift Operator

RHL Recruitment; Canvey Island; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% Pension

Private Healthcare

Training scheme

Job summary

RHL Recruitment is seeking a Shift Operator for Canvey Island to join a safety-critical terminal operation handling bulk liquid imports, storage and dispatch. The role combines site control-room monitoring with field-based activities to ensure safe, compliant operations and efficient transfers through jetty, pipelines and storage tanks.

The successful candidate will have bulk liquids/terminal operations experience, be comfortable with control systems, and able to work 12-hour nights and days.

Qualifications

• Experience in bulk liquid storage or related terminal operations.
• Confident using computer-based control systems.
• Ability to work at height and understand safety guidelines.
• Knowledge of applicable safety and environmental legislation.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control terminal operations from the site control room.
• Set up, start and stop product transfers including pipeline transfers.
• Monitor tank levels, transfer rates, pumps and pipeline routes.
• Oversee loading operations and assist drivers.
• Complete shift handovers and maintain records.
• Apply the Control of Work system and isolate plant for maintenance.
• Carry out routine equipment checks and report defects.
• Conduct audits, maintain security, and perform housekeeping.
• Participate in emergency drills and assist in first response.

Skills

Bulk liquids storage

Control systems

Work at height

Safety legislation

P&IDs interpretation

Driving license

Job description

Shift Operator — Canvey Island

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.

£42,000 + Overtime

12 hour shifts (Nights and Days)

10% Pension

Private Healthcare

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

Essential:

• 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
• Desirable:
• Oil storage, refining, Chemicals, Water treatment background
• Ability to interpret technical drawings (e.g., P&IDs)
• Driving license

Package

• Competitive pay + overtime
• 12-18 months training scheme
• 10% Pension
• Private Healthcare