Job Title: Site Maintanance Operative
Location: Kingsbury, Nr Tamworth, Staffordshire
Reports to: Mechanical Maintenance Team Leader
Working Hours: Mon-Fri 8am - 4pm
Join Our Team at BPA: Officially Where it’s a Great Place to Work!
At BPA, we’re proud to be jointly owned by BP and Shell - two of the world’s leading oil majors - which gives us the strength and stability of industry giants. Yet, with a close-knit team of around 180 professionals across the UK, we maintain a genuinely friendly, supportive, and collaborative environment. Our size means every individual is valued, and we work together as one team -sharing knowledge, supporting each other, and celebrating our successes collectively. This whole-team focus allows us to deliver industry-leading hydrocarbon transport and storage solutions, while providing the personal touch that only a united team can offer!
Our People
What sets BPA apart is our people. We are committed to the development and growth of everyone in our team. Our leadership are invested in ongoing training, professional qualifications, and mentoring to help staff reach their full potential. For example, we offer regular technical training, support for gaining industry-recognised certifications, and opportunities to take on new responsibilities or lead projects. By encouraging continuous learning and providing clear pathways for progression, we ensure that everyone can enjoy a rewarding career and, together, deliver outstanding technical advice and services to our clients.
What's the Job About?
You will perform daily operational and maintenance tasks at the Kingsbury Oil Terminal, providing support for activities across the North Sector. Respond promptly to alarms, faults, and breakdowns to restore normal terminal operations as quickly as possible. Take ownership of housekeeping duties, including waste management, weed control, and building maintenance. Assist mechanical and electrical maintenance teams with tasks such as planned maintenance, contractor supervision, and gas testing.
What You'll Be Doing
- Carry out day to day operational tasks such as road tanker fuel sampling, storage tank water draining, daily safety and environmental checks and fire water pump supervision.
- Respond to faults, alarms, breakdowns and other issues at the Kingsbury terminal and escalate to maintenance personnel where needed.
- Complete planned maintenance tasks in accordance with company standards and procedures and sign-off records within the CMMS. This includes coordinating contractors, arranging shutdowns and managing spare parts and equipment as required.
- Maintain high housekeeping standards within the terminal ensuring that the site is kept tidy through regular checks, waste disposal, weeding, and overgrowth removal. This includes collection and disposal of waste, weeding and removing overgrowth.
- Assist with training and site familiarisation, including road tanker driver inductions.
- Prioritise routine tasks, maintenance, housekeeping and defects to meet schedules and maintain high standards.
- Liaise daily with control room, maintenance team leader and road tanker drivers.
What You’ll Need
- Reliable team player with a strong work ethic
- Good communication skills with proficiency in English both written and oral, as well good numerical skills.
- Computer literate, with experience using Microsoft Office.
- Practical skills with routine safety and mechanical tasks
- Full valid driving licence.
Basic Salary: £25,000 - £27,000
Benefits
- Ongoing training and development opportunities to support your professional growth
- Generous pension (up to 12% employer contribution, 2% minimum employee)
- Annual bonus scheme (up to 12% of annual salary) with an extra 6% possible for standout performance - that’s 18%!
- Life insurance (4x annual salary)
- 28 days holiday + 8 days bank holidays plus the ability to buy/sell holidays
- Family friendly policies from day 1 of employment
- An award winning Private Medical Insurance scheme with additional perks
- Employee assistance support scheme
- Various well-being initiatives
Join us and become a vital part of a team, Keeping the UK Moving 24/7/365!
Diversity & Inclusion
We know that diverse teams drive innovation and excellence. Research shows that people from underrepresented groups may hesitate to apply if they don’t meet every requirement. At BPA, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. So, if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every detail in the job description, we encourage you to still apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
