Tank Farm Operator

North Air is responsible for providing into-plane services and fuel storage/hydrant operations on behalf of oil companies, joint venture companies and airport authorities. We operate at 20 locations across the UK, where we carry out approximately 300 000 fuelling's per year and handle large volumes.

We aim to provide safe, reliable and efficient into-plane services and fuel storage operations, to our customers' satisfaction.

North Air places significant emphasis on attracting and employing people who are able to demonstrate a commitment to Safety, Working Together, Integrity, Encourage and Respect - our Core Values, which are key to the success of North Air in providing Fuelling Excellence.

Starting salary for this role is £31,315.91. per annum which will increase to £36,842.25 per annum on successful completion of the training programme and/or your probationary period, in line with company policy.

There will also be a shift allowance of £5,901.96 per annum for working a rotational shift pattern. The shift pattern on site includes weekends and night shift working.

As a **Fuel Farm Operator** at Stansted you will carry out all fuel farm and hydrant operations, in accordance with Company and airfield instructions and regulations. Stansted Fuel Farm is a Lower Tier COMAH site (control of Major Accident Hazards).

The Operator is responsible for carrying out the day to day operational tasks safely, effectively and efficiently.

The Operator will at times being working alone, with ultimate responsibility for receipt of fuel into storage and for the safety and security of the Fuel Farm Facilities. This role includes night shifts as the fuel farm and hydrant system is required to be operational 24 hours per day 365 days per year.

The Operator is responsible to perform all tasks in accordance with the site Operating Standards, Safety Management System (SMS) & Joint Inspection Group (JIG).

The basic operating tasks are, but not limited to, the following;
- Fuel receipts into main storage
- Storage and handling of Jet A1
- Preventative Maintenance
- Hydrant Pit Cleaning, which will involve driving and operating Pit Cleaning and Pit Flushing vehicles.
- Fuel filter vessel monitoring, reporting, and changing filter elements as required.
- Product Quality
- Responding to reported faults with hydrant system on the airfield

**Skills and Experience**:

- **Essential**:_
- Mechanically minded, problem solving and solutions.
- Safety minded, with an understanding of Health & Safety at work
- Able to work at heights and ability to lift heavy equipment as per manual handling regulations.
- Able to work within a shift pattern, 4on/4off (days/nights)
- **Desirable**:_
- Willingness to learn from experience of others.
- Pro-active with good communication skills
- Ability to work well within a small team.
- Knowledge and previous experience with Jet A1.

**Qualifications**:

- **Essential**:_
- Class 2 (Category C) License.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £31,315.91-£36,842.25 per year

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- Referral programme
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
- Weekend availability

Licence/Certification:

- Class 2 HGV License (required)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person