This month, Fuel Oil News speaks with Kelly McLoughlin, Depot Manager at Barton Petroleum’s Oakley Depot, which was the runner-up depot in this year’s UKIFDA Depot of the Year Award, to discover how Kelly spends a typical day.
MY ALARM GOES OFF AT…
5.30am and I always snooze for 5 minutes!
THE FIRST THING I DO IS…
feed my beautiful Siamese cat – ‘Smokey’.
I PREPARE FOR THE DAY AHEAD BY…
I’m always the first one up in the house, so it’s quiet. I will usually prepare dinner for the evening before I leave.
I CAN’T LEAVE THE HOUSE WITHOUT…
My handbag, laptop and car keys.
MY TYPICAL DAY
I have worked for Barton Petroleum for over ten years now. I initially joined the company as a part-time administrator, then the role expanded over time into a full-time administrator role. I was then promoted to Depot Manager in October 2021.
The Oakley Depot was established in 1989, and continues to grow from strength to strength. The depot has an excellent reputation for delivering a wide range of oils and lubricants to industrial, agricultural, and domestic customers alike.
My usual day begins by arriving at the office just before 7am, and I will immediately put the kettle on for my first coffee of the day! I will then check in with the drivers to make sure that all of them are okay and ready for the day.
Next, I start confirming deliveries from the day before. We rotate this in the office, but I do like to help. I then liaise with the supervisor about what fuel we will order for the next day, all the time checking regularly for email orders and enquiries. It’s also my role to support the depot with pricing and winning new business!
No two days are the same in the office here, and my plans can change with a blink of an eye.
I am proud to say that I work with a great team who are extremely experienced in the oil industry, and we are all keen to see our depot continue its growth and to continue with our excellent customer service.
MY MOST MEMORABLE WORK MOMENT…
The Oakley Depot being the runner-up for The Depot of the Year 2024 at the UKIFDA Awards.
THE WORST PART OF MY JOB…
When things don’t go to plan, and it’s out of my control. I always deal with any issues as quickly as possible.
THE BEST PART OF MY JOB…
that every day is different, and there is always something to learn. I enjoy the challenges and enjoy working with my depot team.
I RELAX AFTER WORK BY…
I enjoy going to the gym, when I’m not working too late – I do love a spin class! Otherwise, it’s always nice to relax and catch up on a series on TV.
MY FAVOURITE MEAL IS (Breakfast, lunch, or evening meal)…
I do love dinner time and love making one of my homemade curries.
ON MY BEDSIDE TABLE IS…
Smart watch, mobile phone and vitamins.
THE LAST THING I DO EACH DAY IS…
I run the Hoover around the house and put a wash in the machine!
I’M NORMALLY IN BED BY…
I sometimes have a cat nap on the sofa, but I’m normally in bed by 10pm.
Image provided by Kelly McLoughlin
