Casual Jetty and Terminal Operator - Bristol

GAC UK employs over 300 experts across more than 25 offices covering all of the UK, Ireland and Gibraltar. We deliver a wide range of integrated shipping, logistics and marine services to the energy and shipping industries. We also serve specialised sectors like marine leisure, sports and events, automotive and aviation, providing complex and time-critical logistics solutions. We apply the highest standard of customer services to everything we do and aim to be industry leaders within all the sectors we serve.

Due to expansion, GAC is currently recruiting for a Casual Jetty & Terminal Operator based in Bristol to cover Bristol and surrounding sites (Avonmouth, Cardiff, Plymouth) for which travel expenses will be paid.

A brief summary of the requirements for the role are as follows :-

Jetty and Terminal Operators

• Ensure and maintain high levels of quality, safety, security, health, and environmental protection by following company and client policies, procedures, and risk assessments at all times. Report any hazards, near misses, incidents, defects, or any other safety-related issues

• Ensure vessels are moored correctly and in alignment with shore loading arms and connections

• Ensure vessels provide safe access via correctly rigged gangways and continuously monitor this is maintained throughout operations

• Connection/ disconnection of loading arms and spool pieces

• Opening /Closing of valves to ensure product is discharged through the correct pipeline and into the shore tanks as required by the terminal

• Carry out Ship Shore Checklist and perform repetitive checks in line with ISGOTT to ensure the safe discharge of product

• Monitor for leaks and adjusting connections as required

• Shore tank dipping

• Sample taking from ships, cargo lines, shore tanks, truck bays and testing in line with customers’ requirements

• Carry out line displacements, stripping operations and pigging operations

• Accurately record activities and findings throughout the shift

• The hours of work will be varied, dictated by shipping and tidal conditions

The ideal candidates will have:

• Strong communication skills

• Good understanding and appreciation of a proactive safety culture

• Marine or terminal experience desired but not necessary as all full training will be provided

• Full clean driving license with own transport available

• Willingness to travel between sites (travel costs are covered)

In 2021, we launched our ten-year sustainability programme – MARS30. We are committed to “growing long term customer relationships across multiple products, whilst significantly reducing our environmental impact, improving the well-being of our people, and influencing our stakeholders to do the same.” We will accomplish our by mission by completing objectives aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 

At GAC UK, who you are is just as important as what you do. The GAC Spirit reflects our culture across the company, emphasising loyalty and understanding between management and staff. We recognise that people’s lives extend far beyond their jobs. By promoting a healthy combination of work and play we achieve a happier workforce, delivering service excellence. We have a team of Mental Health First Aiders across the UK and a Wellbeing Working Group who meet monthly and regularly launch new internal wellbeing initiatives. 

We’re passionate about diversity and inclusion, and we received Maritime UK Diversity in Maritime Charter Status in 2021, reflecting our commitment to taking real steps to improve diversity in our organisation. 

In January 2026, Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) became our official Charity of the Year. Throughout the year, we will be raising funds to support CALM’s life‑saving suicide prevention helpline. 

If you think you have what it takes to become part of the GAC UK team, we look forward to receiving your application.