Base Operative

Date Posted: 2026-08-24T12:16:38

Location: Ferryhill, Aberdeen, GB, AB11 6

Job Type: Permanent

Application Deadline: 2026-09-21T12:07:20.14

Job Description

A position has arisen for a Base Operative at our Quayside in Aberdeen. Duties include loading and unloading of vessels ensuring that all safety critical checks are completed. Candidates will also be expecting to train for other aspects of the quayside operations to allow for holiday cover etc.

The candidate should be able to demonstrate the ability to work both on their own initiative and within a team and have good communication skills. They must also strive to provide excellent customer service and have a strong commitment to health and safety.

Applicants will have previous knowledge and experience of loading and unloading vessels. An OPITO Banksman Slinger Certificate is desirable.

Company Overview

Peterson offers a comprehensive range of safe, reliable and value added logistics solutions to the energy industry globally from strategic locations. Peterson works closely with customers, supported by a suite of industry leading digital applications, to identify and create opportunities to work together by sharing resources and securing operational efficiencies resulting in significant cost savings.

Established in 1920, the organisation has expanded internationally with facilities at a number of prominent ports. The company is part of a wider group operating in over 70 countries with 4,000 people globally.

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A position has arisen for a Base Operative at our Quayside in Aberdeen. Duties include loading and unloading of vessels ensuring that all safety critical checks are completed. Candidates will also be expecting to train for other aspects of the quayside operations to allow for holiday cover etc. The candidate should be able to demonstrate the ability to work both on their own initiative and within a team and have good communication skills. They must also strive to provide excellent customer service and have a strong commitment to health and safety. Applicants will have previous knowledge and experience of loading and unloading vessels. An OPITO Banksman Slinger Certificate is desirable. Peterson offers a comprehensive range of safe, reliable and value added logistics solutions to the energy industry globally from strategic locations. Peterson works closely with customers, supported by a suite of industry leading digital applications, to identify and create opportunities to work
together by sharing resources and securing operational efficiencies resulting in significant cost savings. Established in 1920, the organisation has expanded internationally with facilities at a number of prominent ports. The company is part of a wider group operating in over 70 countries with 4,000 people globally

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