Terminal Operative

Purpose of the Role

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] are seeking a motivated Terminal Operative to join our busy Avonmouth Docks depot. This is a great opportunity for those with an industrial background or anyone keen to develop practical skills in a hands-on role. You’ll be responsible for operating pumps and handling terminal activities at our Bitumen facility, always ensuring strict safety and quality standards. Full training is provided, making this ideal for both experienced candidates and those new to the field.

You will work a 45-hour rotating shift pattern between 4:00am and 7:00pm, including some weekends.

Main Responsibilities

• Support the Depot Manager in ensuring safe and efficient storage and supply of bitumen
• Attach hoses and load bitumen into customer tankers
• Accurately operate computer systems
• Assist with site maintenance while following all safety procedures and site-specific risk assessments
• Build strong working relationships with site personnel
• Attend safety briefings and inductions
• Complete required paperwork
• Be flexible in supporting additional tasks as needed

Ideal Candidate

• Industrial background or motivated to embark on a career in a busy operational environment
• Willing to work shifts
• Computer literate
• Appreciation for Health & Safety
• Positive attitude to work and learning
• Ability to access public transport suitable for shift patterns (depot is 15-minute walk from Avonmouth train station)

Package Description

As well as a salary of £25,000 - £30,000 plus a 33% shift allowance (OTE £35,000), [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] offers some great benefits with this role, including:

• A generous pension contribution
• Life assurance cover (x4 basic salary)
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (with the option to buy/sell more)
• Flexible working policy
• Opportunity to study towards a professional qualification fully funded
• Ongoing training and personal/professional development
• Discounts on car leasing, holidays, cinema tickets, restaurants and much more through our online employee benefits portal

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] are a UK subsidiary of the global [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], which operates in over 50 countries worldwide and employs over 55,000 people including over 1500 in the UK across multiple sites. We are specialists in highways construction and have been involved in large-scale UK and international construction projects within the highways, airfields, and marine sectors as well as offering highways maintenance services and manufacturing our own innovative surfacing products. We hold a 'Gold Investor in People' award for continuously developing and rewarding our employees, offering excellent career potential.

At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], our culture is guided by four core values: Respect, Commitment, Pioneering, and Sharing. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that mirrors the communities we serve.

Note to Recruitment Agencies: In line with our Company Policy, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] has a preference for direct hiring and we will reach out to our PSL agencies if the role is eligible for release. We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If a speculative CV is sent, no fee will be applicable.