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Due to our continuing success within the industry we are expanding our engineering team. This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to expand their knowledge and develop new skills within the fuels environment. Fuel Storage Solutions (“FSS”) is a fast growing company which therefore offers quick progression for the right candidate.   

Summary

FSS is looking for an experienced (4 year plus), ambitious and hard-working individual to be employed as a Pipefitting Engineer.

The position will require the successful candidate to be part of its on-site engineering team to assist in completing various works ranging from small, one-off, jobs, to major projects. The candidate should have good computer skills and be able to read AUTOCAD/schematics.  We will invest heavily in your training and provide continuous mentoring and support but you will need proven experience and qualifications. You must also be versatile (the job will involve skills beyond pipefitting), able to multi-task, be happy to work away from home and be open to learn new skills.

About the Company

Fuel Storage Solutions (“FSS”) was established by owners and directors Katharine and Jonathan Barnett in 2002. It has been established for over 20 years and is located in Bradford with a good and stable customer base. Works are undertaken for many blue chip companies nationwide (including Northern Ireland) with this client base enabling us to offer job stability and progression.

Role details

• Installation and removal of pipework, tanks and pumping systems
• Problem solving
• Commissioning and decommissioning of installations
• Working as part of a team reporting to Contract/ Project Manager to complete engineering projects
• Ensuring that projects are completed within agreed deadlines whilst meeting technical and safety standards
• Supporting other Engineers
• Complying with RAMS and health and safety at all times (working to strict requirements)

Experience and qualifications required:

Essential Requirements

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and at least 4 years relevant experience
• Background in the inspection, assessment and maintenance of pipelines/ pipework
• Proven experience in pipework installation
• Full driving licence
• CSCS
• Be capable of obtaining high level security clearances
• Have a strong work ethic and be willing to learn from others
• Willing to work away from home during working week
• Competent in working to RAMS
• Experienced or capable of working to high standard of H&S requirements including 5 point PPE
• Reading and interpreting CAD, schematics and technical documentation

Beneficial

The ideal candidate will have:

• CSCS certification
• Experience and knowledge of the installation, inspection and testing of commercial heating and pipework systems.
• Basic experience and knowledge of civils and electrical works
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience working within a fuels environment

Benefits in Kind:

• 5% Employer pension contribution to auto-enrolment pension scheme (from completion of 3 months service)
• 2 x annual salary death in service benefit
• Generous overnight allowances and expenses
• 20 days Annual Leave with the addition of bank holidays
• Health cash plan
• Optional private health insurance

Job Type: Full-time Permanent (subject to successful completion of 6m probation period)

Salary: £32,000.00-£38,000.00 per annum

Hours: 37.5 per week with some out of hours call out (overtime at 1.5 and double time dependent on day and time of work)

Working Away: Yes

Think you might be perfect for the role? Email us now at jobs@fuelstoragesolutions.co.uk attaching your CV and a bit about you.

This is a superb opportunity for someone looking to develop their experience and be part of a fast-growing company.

The role is very ‘hands on’ and requires an energetic and enthusiastic individual ready to take on a challenge.

The successful applicant for the Head of Finance role will be someone who enjoys a fast-paced environment, thrives working within a team, enjoys helping others develop and shows initiative and drive.

The Head of Finance  will take full ownership for and drive the Finance & Procurement department at FSS, by introducing and streamlining processes, providing support to the existing team and leading by example.

• You will work directly with other Heads of Department and the Board of Directors to develop strategy and move the company towards its goals
• You will be responsible for a team of two (Assistant Accountant and Purchasing Manager) and be able to motivate, lead and mould the department.
• Ideally, you will have extensive experience working within a finance department and possess previous people management and leadership experience.
• You will be an exceptional communicator, and be used to influencing at senior stakeholder level, working with key decision makers.
• The successful candidate will be ACA/ACCA/CIMA /equivalent qualified.
• The role is based onsite in our office in Thornton, Bradford.

The key duties for the Head of Finance are:

• Oversee all Company accounts and accounting transactions.
• Create and implement the Finance & Procurement strategy.
• Develop and manage budgets and financial plans for the business.
• Review all financial plans and budgets, regularly looking for cost-reduction opportunities.
• Manage cashflow by tracking transactions and regularly creating and reviewing internal reports.
• Prepare, present and submit all relevant financial reporting.
• Support the Finance Director in all financial preparatory works.
• Complete the preparation and submission of all required monthly, quarterly, and annual returns.
• Provide the Financial Director with regular financial and departmental updates.
• Supervise monthly payroll tasks.
• Work closely with the Projects team and provide financial guidance throughout the lifecycle of projects.
• Collaborate with the Finance Director to finalise and present the reports to the Board of Directors/other relevant stakeholders.
• Embed KPIs to manage performance across the team.
• Coordinate Finance & Procurement team members and provide training and guidance to non-financial stakeholders.

What we offer at FSS:

• 37.5 hour working week.
• 31 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays.
• Enhanced pension (5%).
• Death in service policy – 3x annual salary.
• Health Insurance – optional.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Long service rewards.
• Company events.
• Dedicated in-house and on-site training.
• Career development.
• Cycle to works
• Free on-site parking
• Referral programme

Experience:

• Financial management: 3 years (preferred)
• Financial accounting: 5 years (preferred)
• Leadership: 3 years (preferred)
• Purchasing: 3 years (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Ability to Commute:

• Bradford (required)

This role is a superb opportunity for someone looking to develop their experience and be part of a fast-growing company. The role is very ‘hands on’ and requires an energetic and enthusiastic individual ready to take on a challenge.

The successful applicant for the HR Generalist/Business Partner role will be someone who enjoys a fast-paced environment, thrives working within a team, enjoys helping others develop and shows initiative and drive.

This opportunity is a fixed term maternity cover position. Ideally the role will start in February 2025 for nine months, concluding in October 2025.

This role is a standalone fixed term opportunity. The HR Business Partner takes full ownership of the people strategy and employee lifecycle at FSS.

• You will work directly with other Heads of Department and the Board of Directors to continually develop the people strategy
  and move the company towards its goals
• You will thrive on the scope to work strategically but also be operational in rolling your sleeves up and getting things
  done across all HR activities and administration, and relish the opportunity to take ownership in this standalone role.
• You will be an exceptional communicator, and be used to influencing at senior stakeholder level, working with key decision
  makers
• The successful candidate will have a minimum CIPD Level 5 qualification.
• The role is based onsite in our office in Thornton, Bradford.

The key duties for the HR Generalist/Business Partner are:

• Providing support and guidance to the Leadership team on organisation design and development to align to business aims,
  including development of national and remote working strategies.
• Administrate the recruitment process and training completion.
• Conduct the required security checks for employees.
• Developing and delivering resourcing policies and practices, including, recruitment, selection and onboarding
• Developing leadership confidence and capabilities in People Management
• Managing and developing HR processes and systems, ensuring a great employee experience and legal compliance across the full employee lifecycle
• Determining and assessing training and development needs, creating career pathways and progression routes
• Creating and delivering (or engaging specialist resource to develop and deliver), training materials and programmes to
  address specific business objectives, monitoring and assessing the effectiveness and success of any interventions
• Development and delivery of company performance management framework, supporting Managers with objective setting and review processes
• Maintaining all HR Systems and employment records, through accurate administration of key people processes and GDPR
  compliance
• Managing any people oriented change programmes
• Keeping up-to-date on the latest employment trends, developments and best practice
• Working with HR and employment law advisors to continually develop people policies and practices in line with legislation
  and best practice
• Providing support to managers and employees with HR policy queries

What we offer at FSS:

• 37.5 hour working week
• 31 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays.
• Enhanced pension (5%).
• Death in service policy – 3x annual salary.
• Health Insurance – optional.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Long service reward
• Dedicated in-house and on-site training.
• Career development.
• Cycle to Work.

Experience

HR Generalist: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• CIPD Level 5 or above (required)
• Work authorisation – United Kingdom (required)