Depot Operator

The role: We are looking to recruit an additional Depot Operator to be based at our OFD (Oil Fuel Depot) located at Thanckes Torpoint Cornwall.

Working as part of a team you will be responsible for the safe and efficient receipt storage and supply of middle distillate fuels for supply to HM Navy and other OPA customers and normal day to day OFD support operations.

The Depot is an upper tier COMAH (Control of Major Accident Hazards (2015) site and all activities need to comply with these regulations. We therefore have a strong focus on ensuring no harm to people or the environment. A strong positive work ethos attitude and the ability to remain calm and effective in difficult/emergency situations is essential in this role.

As some occasional travel to other sites may be required candidates will need to have a full (preferably clean) driving licence.

Responsibilities include:

• Monitor the receipt of product; ensure safe storage and distribution of product from vessels pipelines tanks and road tanker loading.
• Operate tank farm jetty and road tanker loading equipment to company policies procedures and relevant good industry practice.
• Perform fuel sampling testing and volume measurement duties in accordance with the OPA Fuel Quality Manual and HMRC bonded warehouse obligations.
• Operate and perform basic checks of pumps valves and other equipment associated with bulk handling of petroleum liquids.
• Berthing and slipping of shipping vessels assisting in the fuelling of vessels slinging duties. deployment and recovery of pneumatic fenders and general site maintenance.
• Understand and respond accordingly to defined on-site emergency procedures.
• System configuration.
• Operation of Oil Water separators.
• Completion of relevant documentation.
• Assisting engineering staff.
• Forklift Truck operations (subject to correct licences and training).

Full details of the responsibilities can be found in the job description for this role which is available to download at the bottom of this page.

The candidate: Experience in hazardous operations possibly in a COMAH regulated environment would be an advantage but is not essential as you will receive extensive training in all aspects of the role including accredited Bulk Liquid Operations training (both on-site and residential) response.

You should exhibit a strong understanding of health and safety requirements in the workplace as well as demonstrate a safe working record compliant with systems and procedures and be medically fit to undergo Breathing Apparatus and Confined Space training.

To enable the career progression we offer in this role candidates must be computer literate to above average level and able to show they are a motivated team player willing and capable to be part of a rostered on-call team to undertake overtime at short notice.

We are looking for candidates who are willing to be trained to become qualified APs (Authorised Persons) to ensure OPAs Control of Works obligations are carried out in compliance with the OPAs written permit procedure. This will involve permit issuing as well as being at the forefront of ensuring construction/installation of equipment has been done with input from operations team.

Remuneration:A basic starting salary of 31175per annum rising to 32975 once fully trained plus paid overtime plus all our other excellent benefits which can be seen below this advert.

Stage 1 Interviews: 22 July 2026 (Face to Face)

Stage 2 Interviews: 30 July 2026 (By Teams )