Jetty Operator

Location: Purfleet

Salary: £28,000 + Benefits

Hours: Monday-Friday

Industry: Oil & Bulk Liquid Terminal Operations

About the Opportunity

We are recruiting for a reliable and safety‑focused Jetty Operator to join a leading terminal operation based in Purfleet. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in port operations, oil handling, or industrial environments who is looking to build a long-term career in a specialist, high‑responsibility role.

The successful candidate will play a key part in supporting vessel operations, ensuring safe transfer of oil products, and carrying out essential sampling and jetty duties.

Key Responsibilities

Jetty & Vessel Operations

• Assist with the safe berthing and unberthing of vessels at the jetty.

• Connect and disconnect loading arms, hoses, and transfer equipment.

• Monitor cargo transfer operations to ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards.

• Communicate with ship crews, terminal control, and supervisors throughout operations.

Oil Sampling & Quality Control

• Obtain oil samples from cargo ships in line with regulatory and customer requirements.

• Label, store, and deliver samples for laboratory testing.

• Record sampling data accurately and maintain documentation.

Safety & Compliance

• Follow all terminal safety procedures, including PPE, permit-to-work systems, and emergency protocols.

• Conduct routine jetty inspections and report hazards or equipment defects.

• Support environmental protection measures during cargo operations.

General Operational Support

• Assist with routine maintenance of jetty equipment.

• Complete operational logs, checklists, and shift reports.

• Work collaboratively with the wider operations team to ensure smooth vessel turnaround.

Experience & Skills Required

• Previous experience in port operations, oil terminals, petrochemical sites, or similar industrial environments (preferred).

• Understanding of safe systems of work and working around hazardous liquids.

• Strong attention to detail, especially when handling samples and documentation.

• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

• Good communication skills and a proactive, safety‑first mindset.

• Training such as marine operations, confined space, or oil handling is beneficial but not essential.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of £28,000 - £30,000

• Additional benefits package

• Monday-Friday working pattern

• Full training and development opportunities

• A stable, long-term role within a specialist operational team

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