Operator / Pipeline Technician (Fuel)
Up to £37,640 salary + shift allowance (£11,000) + On call rota fee
Inverness
Shift work - 2 days/2 nights/6 off
Outsource UK are recruiting experienced operators for our client who are a fuel storage company based in Inverness. Experience working in top tier COMAH/aviation fuel environments is preferred.
The position will initially operate on core hours before transitioning into a 24-hour shift pattern, including participation in standby and on-call rotas.
Key Responsibilities:
* Setting up pumping routes and safely receiving, delivering, and transferring fuel products between sites
* Operating in accordance with approved route cards and operational procedures
* Acting as an Approved Inspector of Fuel Quality, maintaining fuel and additive integrity
* Managing stock control activities including tank dipping, temperature correction, batch records, and month-end accounting
* Operating computerised systems including SCADA and ABB systems
* Maintaining excellent housekeeping standards across plant, equipment, and facilities
* Supporting emergency preparedness and response activities
* Liaising with SCADA control teams to ensure safe and efficient depot and pipeline operations
* Issuing Permits to Work and monitoring contractor compliance
* Carrying out planned proof checks on equipment and systems
* Supporting maintenance activities where required
* Reporting defects, hazards, near misses, and operational issues promptly
* Participating in standby and emergency callout rotas
* Monitoring and maintaining pipeline wayleaves, vegetation control, and pipeline infrastructure
* Conducting site visits and inspections relating to third-party works
* Compiling operational reports including infringements, line walks, aerial patrol findings, and site inspections
About You
* Experience in fuel handling, pipeline operations, or hazardous environments
* Knowledge of COMAH and COSHH regulations
* Experience using operational control systems such as SCADA
Apply Now To apply for this opportunity, please contact Outsource UK or submit your application online.