, United Kingdom

Job Family Group:
Downstream Supply Chain

Worker Type:
Regular

Posting Start Date:
October 5, 2026

Business Unit:
Trading and Supply

Experience Level:
Early Careers

Job Description:

What's the role

The Operator is responsible for the safe, efficient and reliable operation of Shell Haven Terminal. Working as part of a shift team, the operator ensures the receipt, storage and shipment of petroleum products while maintaining the highest standards of Health, Safety, Security & Environment (HSSE) and operational excellence.

The role involves operating terminal equipment, conducting field inspections, responding to alarms and emergencies, supporting maintenance activities, and ensuring compliance with Shell standards, procedures and regulatory requirements.

What you'll be doing

Health, Safety, Security & Environment (HSSE)

• Demonstrate visible commitment to Shell's Goal Zero aspirations.

• Comply with all HSSE procedures, policies and life-saving rules.

• Participate in risk assessments, toolbox talks and safety observations.

• Monitor and control major accident hazards and critical safety barriers.

• Report hazards, incidents, near misses and unsafe conditions.

• Support environmental protection measures and pollution prevention activities.

Terminal Operations

• Operate terminal plant, pipelines, tanks, loading facilities and ancillary equipment safely and efficiently.

• Monitor process conditions and ensure operations remain within approved operating parameters.

• Carry out routine operational checks and inspections.

• Manage product movements, transfers, receipts and exports in accordance with operating procedures.

• Support vessel, pipeline and road loading operations as required.

• Maintain accurate operational records and shift logs.

Asset Integrity & Maintenance Support

• Conduct plant checks to identify defects, leaks or abnormal conditions.

• Raise maintenance work requests and support maintenance activities.

• Participate in equipment isolations and reinstatement activities.

• Assist with testing and verification of safety-critical equipment.

Permit to Work & Operational Control

• Work within the Permit to Work system and associated control of work processes.

• Prepare plant for maintenance activities through isolation, gas testing and equipment preparation.

• Ensure work activities are conducted safely within authorised permit conditions.

Emergency Response

• Actively participate in the terminal emergency response organisation.

• Respond to alarms, incidents and abnormal operating conditions.

• Support incident command arrangements and emergency drills.

• Maintain competence in emergency response duties assigned to the role.

• Work collaboratively within the shift team and wider terminal organisation.

• Contribute to operational improvement initiatives.

• Share knowledge and best practices to improve terminal performance.

• Support the development of less experienced team members.

What you bring

Essential

• FLBM - Dock Operator, Product handling, Emergency Response & Asset Management.

• Strong commitment to safety and operational discipline.

• Good communication and teamwork skills.

• Ability to follow procedures and make sound operational decisions.

• Understanding of risk management and safe systems of work.

• Mechanical and/or process plant awareness.

• Flexibility to work shifts, including nights, weekends and public holidays.

Key Behaviours

• Safety leadership.

• Personal accountability.

• Operational discipline.

• Continuous improvement mindset.

• Strong team player.

• Effective communicator.

• Customer-focused approach.

What we offer

You bring your skills and experience to Shell and in return you work with talented, committed people on one of the most important challenges facing our planet. You'll have the opportunity to develop the skills you need to grow in an environment where we value honesty, integrity, and respect for one another. You'll be able to balance your priorities as you become the best version of yourself.

• Continuously grow the transferable skills you need to get ahead.

• Work at the forefront of technology, trends, and practices.

• Collaborate with experienced colleagues with unique expertise.

• Achieve your balance in a values-led culture that encourages you to be the best version of yourself.

• Benefit from flexible working hours, and the possibility of remote/mobile working.

• Perform at your best with a competitive starting salary and annual performance related salary increase - our pay and benefits packages are considered to be among the best in the world.

• Take advantage of paid parental leave, including for non-birthing parents.

• Join an organisation working to become one of the most diverse and inclusive in the world. We strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, and life experiences to apply.

• Grow as you progress through diverse career opportunities in national and international teams.

• Gain access to a wide range of training and development programmes.

Shell is working to advance an inclusive, psychologically safe and accessible environment where people with disabilities can excel. If you require any accommodations or accessibility adjustments (e.g. assistive technology, communication support, any other) during the application or interview process, please let us know directly via careers@shell.com . We strive to ensure that our process and workplace is accessible to everyone and are dedicated to making reasonable adjustments to support your needs.

Shell in The United Kingdom

Shell is a vital contributor to the UK, supporting energy security, jobs and economic value. We provide energy to fuel homes, hospitals, schools, vehicles, machinery and factories. Our history here dates back over 125 years. A UK-headquartered global energy leader, and leading FTSE multinational, we are active across the country's energy system.

In the years ahead, as the UK looks to strengthen energy security and deliver its 2050 net-zero goal, Shell UK aims to play a crucial role. We aim to be a major investor in the UK energy system by helping our customers decarbonise with a focus on transport and industry.

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