Terminal Operative

Carrington West; Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global infrastructure company is seeking a Terminal Operative for their Avonmouth Docks terminal in Bristol. This hands-on role involves operating equipment to manage bitumen products and ensuring safety standards are met. Candidates should enjoy practical work and have a positive attitude. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from £25,000 – £30,000, including a significant shift allowance and comprehensive benefits including pension contributions and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

Generous employer pension contribution

Life assurance cover (x4 basic salary)

25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible working policy

Fully funded professional qualification opportunities

Access to employee discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Experience in an industrial, manufacturing, engineering, logistics or depot environment is desirable.
• You must have a basic understanding of Health & Safety practices.
• You should possess a proactive attitude and willingness to undertake training.

Responsibilities

• Operate pumps and associated equipment to handle bitumen.
• Safely load bitumen into customer tankers.
• Record, monitor, and complete loading activities accurately.

Skills

Experience in an industrial environment

Willingness to work rotating shifts

Basic IT/computer literacy

Positive attitude

Reliability in transport

Job description

Terminal Operative | Bristol (Avonmouth Docks)

You will be joining a secure, well‑rewarded and hands‑on operational role where you will be fully trained, supported and given the chance to build a long‑term career. As a Terminal Operative in Bristol, you will work with essential products that keep the UK's infrastructure moving, earn a competitive salary with shift allowance, and enjoy excellent benefits and development opportunities.

My client is a UK subsidiary of a global infrastructure group, operating in over 50 countries worldwide and employing tens of thousands of people, including over 1,500 in the UK across multiple sites. They are specialists in highways construction, surfacing, maintenance and major infrastructure projects across highways, airfields and marine sectors, and they manufacture their own innovative surfacing products. They are recognised for investing in their people, continuously developing and rewarding employees and offering strong, long‑term career potential.

As a Terminal Operative, you will be based at a busy bitumen terminal at Avonmouth Docks, Bristol. You will play a key role in the safe and efficient storage and supply of bitumen. Day to day, you will:

Responsibilities

• Operate pumps and associated equipment to transfer and handle bitumen products
• Attach hoses and safely load bitumen into customer tankers
• Use computer systems to record, monitor and complete loading activities accurately
• Follow all site safety procedures, work instructions and risk assessments at all times
• Carry out basic site and equipment checks and assist with general depot maintenance
• Attend safety briefings, toolbox talks and inductions as required
• Complete all necessary paperwork and records clearly and accurately
• Support the Depot Manager and wider team with additional operational tasks when needed

You will be suited to this Terminal Operative position if you enjoy practical, hands‑on work and are keen to learn. Ideally, you will bring:

Qualifications

• Experience in an industrial, manufacturing, engineering, logistics or depot environment (desirable, not essential)
• Willingness to work rotating shifts and some weekends
• Basic IT/computer literacy and the ability to learn site systems
• An appreciation of Health & Safety and working to set procedures
• A positive, proactive attitude and willingness to undertake training
• Reliability in getting to and from site in line with the shift pattern (the depot is around a 15‑minute walk from Avonmouth train station, so you will need suitable transport arrangements)

You will receive a salary of £25,000 – £30,000 plus a 33% shift allowance (OTE around £35,000). On top of this, my client offers a strong benefits package including:

Benefits

• Generous employer pension contribution
• Life assurance cover (x4 basic salary)
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy/sell additional days
• Flexible working policy where applicable to the role
• Opportunity to study towards a fully funded professional qualification
• Ongoing training and personal/professional development
• Access to an online employee benefits portal with discounts on car leasing, holidays, cinema, restaurants and more

You will work a 45‑hour rotating shift pattern between 4:00am and 7:00pm, including some weekend working. The role is based at Avonmouth Docks in Bristol, giving you a stable, structured work pattern in a busy operational environment where no two days are the same. If you are motivated, reliable and keen to build a career in a practical role, this Terminal Operative opportunity in Bristol could be the ideal next step for you.