Operator

Application Deadline: 21 August 2025

Department: Terminals

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Plymouth

Description

Commitment to innovation and a drive to do things differently have seen Greenergy grow from a bedroom start-up to become a world leader in waste-based renewables, and the UK’s leading fuel supplier. We endeavour to approach the status quo of an established industry with fresh eyes, and empower our people to develop and to deliver change through innovation.  Our values underpin every interaction we have, whether with colleagues, customers, suppliers and the communities in which we operate.  It is these values of Respect, Ownership, Care and Integrity that have delivered our growth as a business and developed strong customer relationships.   Choose to work for Greenergy and you’ll join a dynamic and passionate team, who are constantly looking to grow and improve. 
We are looking for a reliable and safety-conscious Terminal Operator to join our Operations team at our Plymouth terminal. This is a permanent position reporting to the Shift Team Leader, working a rotating 12-hour day/night shift pattern (06:30–18:30 and 18:30–06:30), including off-shift cover.  This is a hands-on role that involves both indoor and outdoor working, including work at height. 

You’ll play a vital role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and environmentally compliant operation of our terminal. You will support a range of activities including jetty operations, first-line maintenance, permit-to-work processes, system start-ups/shutdowns, and effective communication during shift handovers. You’ll also be involved in incident control planning, audits, hazard studies, and liaising with contractors and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Safe and environmentally compliant operation of the terminal
• First line maintenance activities
• Completion of operational documents and records 
• Responsible for the safe application and operation of the Permit to Work System and its application within Greenergy policies and procedures
• Contribution to shift terminal communication processes, fully participating in shift handovers
• Provide terminal system start-up and shutdowns, participating in terminal emergency shutdown actions
• Carry out process analysis, interpreting general plant and control room information and ensuring logs and documents are updated in a timely manner
• Takes a lead role in the supervision of assigned contract staff 
• Reviews and develops operational procedures, and risk assessments.
• Works a 12-hour day/night shift pattern, including off-shift cover as detailed in the terminal shift rota
• Performs relevant duties under the Incident Control Plan 
• Involvement in Hazard Studies, and Emergency training
• Support for external stakeholders, customers and visitors
• Jetty operations
• Auditing of drivers and contractors

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Essential:

• Experience of working outdoors, manual handling and working at height
• Ability to follow procedures and risk assessments, and confident to report and support any deficiencies found 
• Proficient in the use Microsoft Office packages (Excel, Word)
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Sets personal targets and tackles goals enthusiastically
• Seeks to grow and develop within career progression 

Desirable:

• Night working experience 
• IOSH working safely 

Benefits

• Competitive compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary, complemented by a generous performance-related pay scheme that recognises your achievements.
• Private medical insurance: Prioritise your health with comprehensive private medical insurance, including access to online GP services from AXA for you and your family.
• Enhanced company pension: Secure your future with enhanced company pension contributions that support your long-term financial goals.
• Cycle to work scheme: Embrace a sustainable lifestyle with our cycle to work scheme.
• Season ticket loan: Spread the cost of your commute and take advantage of annual discounts with an interest free season ticket loan.
• Volunteering and charity: We encourage you to give back to the community through volunteering days and charitable initiatives.
• Global travel insurance: Travel with peace of mind, courtesy of worldwide multi-trip travel insurance coverage for you and your family.
• Employee discount platform: Access exclusive discounts through our employee discount platform.
• Enhanced parental leave: Generous maternity and paternity pay to support you and your family when you need it most.

Greenergy are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our colleagues is critical to our success as a global company. Employment at Greenergy is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnerships.