Analysis
ACTION – changing health & safety culture from the ground up
...follow. As a company, we want to take it up a level. We care about our people, who do a phenomenal job, and we want to make sure that they...
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Interview
In profile with Rory Clarke of J. R. Rix & Sons Ltd
...3 words Sporty, competitive and short. What were your childhood / early ambitions? To learn to fly – but still on the to do list. Describe your dream job (if...
Interview
In Profile – with long-standing downstream oil consultant Rod Prowse
...were your childhood / early ambitions? No clear recollections, although I went through a phase of wanting to become an electrician, but not sure why! Describe your dream job (if...
News
UM Terminals enhances customer service with roll-out of Client Central Services
...client portal. Lynn said: “We are one important link in the supply chain. Our job is to look after our customers’ products and their movement in and out of our...
Interview
A day in the life with Rena Tegala of Mabanaft
...and we’re set to for the day! THE WORST PART OF MY JOB… is when we have a market that is constantly not in our favour and supply disruptions! THE...
News
Ministerial visit marks Celtic Renewables milestone
...because we recognised the importance of using this country’s abundant natural resources to deliver economic growth, create jobs and improve lives. “In partnership with industry, community and workforce representatives across...
News
Huge milestone for Trevor Banks and CTS
...and the business.” A job for life The man of the hour, Trevor commented: “When you love what you do, you don’t work a day in your life. I love...
Interview
In profile – Geoff Henderson, wholesale business manager at Phillips 66
...2021. Describe yourself in 3 words Open. Purposeful. Good-listener. What were your childhood / early ambitions? I wanted to be a Sainsbury’s lorry driver. Describe your dream job (if you...
News
Hundreds complete HGV training as Bootcamps plug driver shortages
...the biggest lorries around the UK. Many are already in jobs or have interviews lined up with local employers, ensuring they can use what they have learnt immediately. Qualified drivers...
Interview
In profile with Pat Murnane of Tria Energy
.../ early ambitions? My dad was a truck driver when I was young, and I always loved machinery/driving! Describe your dream job (if you weren’t doing this?) A postman, driving...
Analysis
Planning for the future: Nextgen skills for the fuels sector
...applicants with job-specific knowledge and/ or industry experience’. The same percentage felt there were ‘low numbers of applicants with the required level of skills and/or qualifications.’ Clearly if these continue,...
Opinion
Flame retardant or arc flash resistant?
...super-comfortable which means that users will wear it properly so allowing it to do its job. Our experts know that any PPE must make it easier for enable workers to...
Interview
Sodbury Fuels: Christmas, community and charity
...Andy added: “There is a serious side to the job, but we have a good sense of humour with our staff and customers. “We are a caring, friendly, honest, and...
News
US oil price falls below zero for the first time in history
...lost spells more uncertainty over jobs, our contribution to public services and to the just transition we all want to see. OGUK will be pressing the case for a COVID-19...
News
UK government guarantees Grangemouth upgrade loan
The UK will guarantee a 230-million-pound ($394 million) loan for an upgrade of Ineos AG’s petrochemical plant at Grangemouth in Scotland, protecting jobs ahead of September’s independence referendum. The loan guarantee...
Interview
In profile with Brad Wilkie of Mechtronic Ltd
...Commercial Director. Describe yourself in 3 words Strong-minded, resilient and likeable. What were your childhood / early ambitions? To follow in my dad’s footsteps. Describe your dream job (if you...
News
Kelly Mcloughlin – Barton Petroleum’s first female depot manager
...and commitment to our customers.” Best practice in diversity Despite the low numbers of female depot managers, women are more than capable of fulfilling the job requirements and thriving in...
News
Asda investment in Veterans’ charity boosts HGV training opportunities
...driver at Asda’s Skelmersdale depot. Carlsaid: “Getting this job means a lot. I envisioned having to get my CV done for all kinds of jobs and sending them off to people...