Title:  Terminal Controller

Making the World Move

Exolum are an innovative fuel storage company with the priority of a green energy future operating globally. People are at the heart of our expansion plans with a focus on developing our colleagues to reach their potential while accepting everyone as they are!

Terminal Controller - Eastham - Permanent

About the role

We are looking for a new Terminal Controller at our Eastham site, ensuring the safe and efficient receipt, dispatch and transfer of client products.   Ensuring compliance of drivers, contractors and other terminal staff with Exolum Terminals Eastham, Fire, Safety and Security instructions. 

Key Responsibility

• Comply with all Exolum safety and environmental policies and procedures 
• Being fully familiar with the requirements of the On Site Emergency Plan 

• Acting as Traffic Controller during on and off site emergencies 
• Supervising the receipt and dispatch of product to road vehicles 
• Ensuring drivers comply with site safety rules on the loading bays 
• Carrying out the preparation of shipping lines before shipping operations 
• Operate the site weighbridges as required 
• Assisting the Senior Terminal Controller in carrying out his duties 
• Carrying out Planned Maintenance Inspections 
• Reporting damaged or worn equipment promptly 
• Site housekeeping 
• Pigging and line clearance after shipping operations 
• Work to standards, procedures that meet COMAH requirements       
• Ensure all tasks carried out conform to company policies, procedures and systems. 
• Comply with the Values and Fundamental Principles of the company 
• Champion behavioural safety and staff health and wellbeing 

About You

The successful candidate will have the ability to follow written procedures, responding correctly to alarm situations in a calm manner. Lone working at night and/or at weekends and be based outside working in inclement weather conditions (PPE will be provided)  Have the ability to halt activities deemed to be unsafe  with good communication skills and 

computer skills, e.g. CSI system/weighbridge. Preferable industry experience in aspects of fuel terminal processes would be an advantage. Trades experience(mechanical/electrical) with a good level of school education in Maths, English and Science. Preferable trades qualification e.g. HNC, BTEC mechanical or electrical with process operating qualifications. 

Be prepared to complete training courses, including the possibility to travel to other terminals for those courses 

In order to succeed in the role you will need industry experience in aspects of fuel terminal processes. Trades experience(mechanical/electrical) with a good level of school education in Maths, English and Science. Trades qualification e.g. HNC, BTEC mechanical or electrical with process operating qualifications would be an advantage. Be prepared to complete training courses, including the possibility to travel to other terminals.

About the Benefits

Salary: start on £40,000. £44,000 after 3 months and full rate after 6 months- £48,435.84

Pension – up to Employee 6% and Employer 9%

Holiday – 25 days

Personalised career development plans

Single Private Health Insurance via BUPA

Healthcare Cash Plan

Life Assurance x5 and Disability insurance

Wellbeing Initiatives

Employee Resource Groups – EDI Group, Employee Forum, Wellbeing Committee

About the Process

The first step is to apply – please visit https://jobs.exolum.com/ to complete your application. Once your application has been reviewed, if you are successful, you will be invited to meet our amazing team and your potential new line manager for a face-to-face interview. Depending on the role, you may be required to attend a second stage interview so we can get to know you even more!

About Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

 Different people approach problems differently and we believe that diversity is the engine that fuels innovation. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where diverse voices are not only heard but also amplified. We recognise that our differences—when embraced with respect—drive smarter decisions, stronger performance, and a culture where everyone can be their authentic selves. 

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, neurodiversity or any other legally protected status. 

We welcome individuals with disabilities and strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates. To request an accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please email: HumanResources@exolum.com 

About your data

The information provided by you will be used by Exolum to process your application and, if successful, in connection with your future employment with us.  Any information held by us relating to you will be destroyed six months after the post has been filled.  If we wish to retain your information for future vacancies, we will seek your express consent to do so.  All processing of data will be in compliance with data protection laws.  For further information on how we handle your data read our UK privacy notice for job applicants, employees, workers and agency workers which is available on our website: Disclosures and legal notices by country – Exolum