Depot Manager

Salary: £57,600 – £66,000 per year

Depot Manager

(Location: Thanckes, Torpoint, Cornwall)

The role: We are looking to appoint a new Depot Manager to be based at our OFD (Oil Fuel Depot) located at Thanckes, Torpoint, Cornwall, who will be responsible for the safe and effective operation of the OFD, meeting company defined strategic objectives, within agreed parameters, and all the necessary HSE/EA requirements, in particular COMAH, to meet customer service levels and to achieve the financial goals set.

Reporting to the Operations Director, the role entails Managing the Depot and associated Jetty Assets to ensure the desired level of support and delivery of fuel to our customers and stakeholders, MoD (Ministry of Defence), Royal Navy, QHM (Queens Harbour Master) and stakeholders at HMNB (Her Majesty’s Naval Base) at Devonport, Plymouth.

The Depot Manager will ensure that all assets are managed and fit for purpose encompassing all aspects of maintenance, compliance, and minor/major works to the required frequency and standard in accordance with mandated legislation and relevant good practice including CoMAH, Health & Safety at Work act etc.

You will need to work in partnership with the HSSEQ Function to implement, manage and maintain the corporate HSSEQ Management System and Standards for the Depot. As well as review existing and where necessary, develop new systems, procedures, and working practices, to ensure effectiveness and to meet COMAH requirements and industry relevant good practice.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure personal and direct report compliance with all company standards, policies, procedures, and Legislative requirements for the effective management of Major Accident Hazards under CoMAH,
• Embrace and lead by example regarding process safety, which is the core of OPA’s culture to ensure all the activities are carried out safely and raise any concerns on safety with the Regional Operations Manager, or a member of the HSSEQ Team,
• Lead the team to ensure that people individually and collectively achieve their potential in delivering business performance; provide stretching achievable targets for individuals aligned to business goals and develop people within their area of responsibility,
• Line management responsibilities providing training, direction and support to new and existing staff.
• Providing coaching and performance management of team members,
• To be a key contributor in the planning budget forecasts for submission to the Executive Team for approval in line with OPA’s agreed business strategic plans, and to manage the Depot operations within budget,
• Develop emergency plans and fulfil the role of Incident Main Controller and ensure they fulfil the responsibilities as defined in the corporate emergency response plan,
• Ensure compliance with Safe Systems of Work (SSoW) at all times, including the requirements of the OPA Control of Work Procedure and in accordance with mandated legislation and best practice.
• Monitor, control, and report on all aspects of Depot activity, including operations, safety, financial, engineering, customer stock holding and HR issues,
• Ensure estate management encompassing all aspects of maintenance, minor/major works, and grounds management to the required standards,
• Oversee projects and new works, including new installations and modifications to existing installations and identify potential hazards and associated risks during the lifecycle of the installation,
• Continually seek to identify efficiency savings,
• Review SOPs to ensure effectiveness and that they meet COMAH standards,
• The planning, organisation and delivery of the Site Improvement and process safety improvement plan.
• Produce Team Performance Plans (TPP) and Individual Performance Plans (IPP) for direct reports and maintain a programme of continuous personal professional development, encompassing regulatory changes, and new technology and best practices,
• Ensure that all staff have been trained and competency assessed so that only suitably competent individuals are assigned tasks including safety critical tasks.

The candidate: Will be an experienced manager with a proven track record in the oil/petroleum storage industry, with knowledge of COMAH, EA Containment Policy and PSLG requirements, able to demonstrate strong leadership, and the ability to positively engage all stakeholders and motivate staff, with a focus on changing both culture and safety standards within the operations.

The job will require the post holder to be a self-motivated experienced manager with the appropriate degree or equivalent professional qualification or experience, able to demonstrate strong leadership, who can positively engage all stakeholders and motivate staff, with a focus on changing both culture and safety standards within the operations.

As some occasional travel to other sites may be required, candidates will need to have a full (preferably clean) driving licence.