Details:
- Salary: £30,000 - Annum
- Location: AB32 Westhill Aberdeenshire
- Date: 2 days ago
Description:
Plant Operator – Aberdeen
KBM are currently recruiting for an experienced Plant Operator to join a busy and established operational team within the energy services sector.
This is a hands on role combining warehouse duties, brine plant operations and the safe handling of bulk fluids. The successful candidate will play an important part in ensuring the efficient preparation, processing, storage and movement of products, while maintaining high standards of safety, quality and operational performance.
We are looking for a practical, proactive individual with previous brine plant experience who can work effectively as part of a team, demonstrate initiative and take pride in maintaining a safe and well organised working environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out day to day warehouse and brine plant operations safely and efficiently.
* Prepare customer orders, including palletising, shrink-wrapping, loading and unloading containers.
* Mix brines in accordance with operational instructions, including handling product sacks and carrying out sample weight measurements and TCT testing.
* Undertake quayside loading and unloading of vessels to and from storage tanks.
* Filter and process returned fluids from customers.
* Operate bulk plant equipment, including valves, hoses and pumps.
* Operate forklift trucks safely and efficiently.
* Maintain accurate stock reports, operational records and bulk plant movement documentation.
* Ensure vehicles, forklifts and associated equipment are maintained in a safe operating condition.
* Maintain high standards of housekeeping across warehouse, plant and quayside facilities.
* Work collaboratively with colleagues to meet operational deadlines and customer requirements.
* Follow all relevant Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality (HSEQ) procedures and actively promote safe working practices.
* Exercise Stop Work Authority where necessary and contribute to safety observations, audits, inspections and continuous improvement initiatives.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:
* Previous experience working within a brine plant environment, including applying brine mixing instructions.
* Practical experience of loading and unloading bulk fluids, ideally within a quayside or marine environment.
* Experience in a similar operational role within the oil and gas industry or a related industrial sector.
* A current, valid driving licence.
* A B2 Forklift Truck qualification (preferred).
* Good numeracy and literacy skills.
* Basic to intermediate IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
* The ability to work to deadlines, manage competing priorities and maintain attention to detail.
* Strong practical problem-solving skills and the confidence to use your own initiative.
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues, customers and other stakeholders.
* A flexible, hands on approach with a positive attitude towards teamwork and continuous improvement.
If you have experience in brine plant operations, bulk fluid handling or industrial warehouse environments and are looking for your next opportunity, we would love to hear from you