Jetty and Terminal Operator - Bristol

GAC UK employs a team of over 350 specialists spread across 25+ branches throughout the UK, Ireland and Gibraltar. Our focus is on providing integrated shipping, logistics and marine solutions to diverse industries, from offshore oil & gas and renewable energy to every aspect of the shipping sector, from cruise liners and superyachts to tankers and dry bulk vessels. Additionally, our teams dedicated to marine leisure, sports, events, automotive, and aviation sectors offer specialised services tailored to these niche markets.

The highest standards of customer service, operational excellence and delivery are central to everything we do.

Jetty & Terminal Operator – based in Bristol, covering Bristol and surrounding sites. Full‑time role.

• Maintain high standards of quality, safety, security, health & environmental protection.
• Ensure vessels are correctly moored and aligned with shore loading arms and connections.
• Ensure safe access via properly rigged gangways and monitor operations throughout.
• Connect and disconnect loading arms and spool pieces.
• Operate valves to direct product through the correct pipeline into shore tanks.
• Complete Ship Shore Checklists and carry out regular checks in line with ISGOTT to ensure safe discharge.
• Monitor for leaks and adjust connections as required.
• Carry out shore tank dipping.
• Take samples from ships, cargo lines, shore tanks, and truck bays. Test in line with customer requirements.
• Perform line displacements, stripping operations, and pigging operations.
• Accurately record all activities and findings during the shift.
• Working hours vary depending on shipping and tidal conditions.

• Good understanding and appreciation of a proactive safety culture.
• Marine or terminal experience desired but not necessary; all full training will be provided.
• Full clean driving licence with own transport available.
• Willingness to travel between sites (travel costs are covered).

• 38 days’ annual leave per year, plus a day off on your birthday.
• Access to Vitality Private Medical Insurance.
• Company pension.
• Life assurance.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits.
• Tusker Car Lease Scheme.