Fuels Technician

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Berry Recruitment is looking for experienced Fuels Technician on a contract basis.

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Contract: 01/04/2026 to 30/06/2026 with possibility to be extended.
Pay: £16.83 an hour - weekly pay
Hours: Monday to Friday 07:30 - 16:30 (hours could change & overtime available)
This role requires SC clearance, which will be facilitated by the client. Candidates must be confident that they meet the criteria to achieve it.
Must have full clean driving licence
Area: Fairford

Job Description

Completion of fuels operations, including the handling and management of ground fuels, aviation fuels, and cryogenics.
Conduct the receipt, storage, and issue of fuel from pipelines and tank trucks.
Operate fuel dispensing systems, fuel and cryogenic storage facilities, and laboratory testing of fuel samples.
Determine fuel requirements; compute and analyze current and projected needs to maintain appropriate stock levels.
Follow operational procedures, system designs, facility layouts, and reporting structures to support mission changes and ensure contract compliance.
Follow safety rules and regulations in accordance with UK Health & Safety at Work Act (1974) and USAF safety standards.
Ensure compliance with applicable AF Instructions, Technical Orders, DoD publications, DESC policies, and health, safety, and environmental regulations.
Coordinate with the Company Health, Safety, and Quality Manager on all HSE matters.
Ensure compliance to mandatory programs as directed such as Land Mobile Radios (LMR), PMEL, Hazardous Waste/Material, Lockout/Tag-out, and Records Management.Experience

Must be IT literate and proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Able to write clear, well-organized, and accurate reports using correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
Able to communicate effectively in English using complex sentence structures.
Must be capable of clearly, accurately, and promptly conveying and receiving verbal instructions, even in fast-paced or noisy environments.
Must be able to read and interpret general orders, instructions, and guidance, and appropriately apply them to specific situations.
Possess strong mathematical acumen with the ability to apply quantitative reasoning to solve complex problems logically and effectively.
ADR/CPC Class 2 driver's license is beneficial
Familiarity with U.S. Air Force regulations and Department of Defense policies is beneficial.

If you are interested, please apply with an up to date CV. CV's being reviewed on daily basis.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job

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