Are you a Technical Lead or Operations Lead with experience attained in the Fuel, Oil, Gas, Marine Fuels, Base Oils or Hazchem sector? If this is you; then please read on as we have a new role with us here at Tarmac.
This is a new role in the business, it will grow as the business unit grows!
At Tarmac we are currently recruiting for an experienced Terminal Operations and Technical Lead for our site based in Dagenham in Essex. Whilst you will be expected to travel to site when required, we are offering that this role can be based for a colleague in London or the South East. This role is commutable from such locations as Tilbury, Gravesend, Rochester, Gillingham, Dartford, Purfleet on Thames, Grays, Wickford, Southend-on-Sea, Basildon, Brentwood, Billericay, Dagenham, Erith, Barking, Wanstead, Walthamstow, Woolwich, Greenwich, Dartford, Sidcup, London, Bromley, Sevenoaks, Chingford, Waltham Cross, Hackney and the surrounding areas.
At Tarmac, ‘who you are’ matters. We want to get to know you. If you share our values and are proud of a job well done, collaborative in working well with others and ambitious to make things better, we are working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it’s important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.
Main ResponsibilitiesYou as the Terminal Operations and Technical Lead will work cross-functionally at our Bitumen Terminal supporting Tarmac across the South East and Midlands region, this will primarily include the operational duties of our terminal with the day-to-day working with your colleagues and customers to provide the ‘face’ of Tarmac. You will be working with the wider team to ensure our Asphalt plants receive the Bitumen for our mixes.
You will be instrumental in ensuring that terminal operations run smoothly, and that product is available at the loading rack, within specification and on time, each and every day. As it will be a small team initially, there will also be a requirement to cover for colleagues within the team, so there is a chance to learn about other areas (e.g. order scheduling and logistics) to build your career with us here at Tarmac.
Your role as a Terminal Operations and Technical Lead will include (not exhaustive):
Responsible for the Quality Control process related to Bitumen supply
Ensure our loading terminal maintains UKCA accreditation
Manage Bitumen ship imports ensuring all required testing and inspection is carried out
Contribute to the continuous improvement of the business you're working for by identifying and taking ownership of opportunities for improvement to the processes we use, the services we provide and the values you can add to the business
Responsible for the Quality Control processes related to Bitumen supply
Support colleagues to ensure our loading terminal maintains UKCA accreditation
Conduct the daily testing process to ensure product is in specification as to the end user requirements
Based on test results, produce blend recipes daily and liaise with terminal operator to ensure they are applied
Manage our truck imports to the terminal of blend components or additives – placing orders for replenishment
Detail in-tank transfers and blends when required
Work with the Tarmac technical teams in the developmental support of new products
Act as focal point with Bitumen suppliers on all technical items
Key Stakeholders you will liaise within the responsibilities of this role:
Senior Operations Managers – Head of Bitumen Operations – Haulage Partner – Terminal Operator - Site Managers - Health & Safety team - Procurement and support teams - National Logistics team - Area Operations teams - Industry Bodies - Customers
The Ideal CandidateTo succeed in the role of a Terminal Operations and Technical Lead the following is what we are looking for in a future colleague:
ESSENTIAL - Experience in the technical testing of Bitumen would prove extremely beneficial, but we would consider the equivalent experience in the fuel, oil or gas environment – testing experience is essential in this role
A strong focus on delivery service and partnership building
The willingness to travel between Tarmac offices, this will be required in the role to give you a greater understanding of how Bitumen is used within Tarmac and our Asphalt manufacturing
Confident in the use of IT systems
Strong analytical skills with ability to solve complex problems
Why UsIn addition to the role of Terminal Operations and Technical Lead we offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives, and benefits:
Bonus scheme
Enhanced holiday entitlement
Contributory pension scheme
Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc. (REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & Carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female Voice, and Menopause
Training and development opportunities
Interested? Why not click here to find out more? Go on… are you ready to build your future?
Tarmac is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
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