Overview
Terminal Manager – Colnbrook, Near Heathrow Airport. Onsite - Mon-Fri Working 40 hours a week, with occasional shift work including days, nights, weekends and bank holidays. Salary negotiable depending on experience.
Penspen www.penspen.com are seeking a Terminal Manager to lead their multi-skilled team located in Colnbrook, Slough – Near Heathrow.
Responsibilities
* Oversee day-to-day terminal operations including rail unloading, tank storage, and product transfer.
* Ensure efficient scheduling and coordination of incoming rail deliveries and outbound distribution.
* Monitor inventory levels and maintain product integrity.
* Optimise throughput while maintaining safety and compliance standards.
Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
* Ensure full compliance with UK HSE legislation, COMAH regulations, and company policies.
* Promote a strong safety culture and lead by example in all site activities.
* Conduct risk assessments, audits, and incident investigations.
* Maintain emergency response readiness and site safety systems.
People Management
* Lead, develop, and manage terminal staff including operators, supervisors, and contractors.
* Ensure appropriate training, competency, and certification for all personnel.
* Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability and teamwork.
Regulatory & Compliance
* Ensure compliance with all relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., EA, HSE, DSEAR).
* Maintain accurate operational and compliance records.
* Act as the primary point of contact for inspections and audits.
Maintenance & Asset Integrity
* Oversee maintenance of terminal infrastructure including rail offloading systems, tanks, pumps, and pipelines.
* Implement preventative maintenance programmes.
* Ensure asset integrity and reliability to minimise downtime.
Stakeholder Management
* Liaise with rail operators, fuel suppliers, customers, and regulatory bodies.
* Manage third-party contractors and service providers.
* Ensure effective communication across all stakeholders.
Financial & Performance Management
* Manage site budget, operating costs, and performance KPIs.
* Identify and implement cost-saving and efficiency improvements.
* Report on operational performance to senior management.
Key Relationships
* Head of Sector / Operations leadership
* HSSE / Compliance / Quality teams
* Rail operator / freight partners and on-site rail interface personnel
* Customers / product owners / supply chain planners
* Maintenance & Engineering (internal and external contractors)
* Control room / logistics / scheduling functions (as applicable)
* Regulators and external stakeholders (e.g., HSE/EA, local authority) as applicable
* Emergency services and neighbouring sites (mutual aid)
Knowledge / Experience (Skills)
* Proven experience managing fuel terminals, bulk liquids, tank farm or similar high-hazard operations, ideally including rail receipt/offloading interfaces.
* Strong understanding of process safety, hazardous area controls, safe systems of work, and contractor management.
* Experience operating and maintaining terminal equipment (e.g., pumps, valves, meters, filtration, tank gauging, loading/offloading skids) and coordinating maintenance activities.
* Working knowledge of environmental controls (spill prevention, waste management, emissions and drainage management) and regulatory compliance.
* Competent in incident investigation, root cause analysis and implementing corrective/preventative actions.
* Strong leadership skills with ability to build competence, set standards, and manage performance across shifts/coverage.
* Excellent communication skills with ability to manage interfaces with customers, rail partners, contractors and regulators.
* Computer literate with experience in CMMS/EAM and reporting tools (e.g., maintenance systems, spreadsheets, operational dashboards).
Qualifications & Experience
* Proven experience in terminal operations, fuel storage, or bulk liquids handling
* Strong knowledge of rail logistics and offloading operations (preferred)
* Experience in COMAH-regulated environments (highly desirable)
* Demonstrated leadership and team management experience
* Understanding of UK HSE and environmental regulations
* Engineering or technical qualification
* Experience with fuel distribution networks
* Knowledge of digital terminal management systems / SCADA
Key Performance Indicators
* Zero harm: TRIR/LTIFR performance, high-potential near miss reporting and closure, and timely incident investigations.
* Compliance: audit/inspection findings closed on time; permit-to-work and critical control verification performance.
* Operational reliability: terminal availability/uptime, planned maintenance completion, and unplanned downtime reduction.
* Throughput and service: rail receipt/offloading performance vs plan; on-time completion; interface performance with rail operator.
* Product quality and losses: quality incidents, stock reconciliation accuracy, and losses/shrinkage within targets.
Key Accountabilities
* Safe and uninterrupted terminal operations
* Regulatory compliance and audit readiness
* Staff performance and development
* Asset reliability and maintenance
* Customer service and supply continuity
Benefits
* Onsite Parking
* Pension scheme - Employer 8% - Employee 4%
* Excellent holiday entitlement + bank holidays
* Life insurance (4x annual salary)
* Various well-being initiatives
If you have the experience please apply via this link https://careers.penspen.com/vacancy/terminal-manager-colnbrook-609895.html
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