Location: Stanlow Manufacturing Complex, Ellesmere Port
Employment Type: Site Based Full Time Role 5 days per week Monday-Friday
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Competitive salary
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10% company contribution pension
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25 days holiday, increasing with service
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Private medical insurance
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Additional flex benefits, including holiday purchase
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Access to Employee Assistance Programme with exclusive access to a range of Discounts
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Free secure on-site car parking
Essar Retail Ventures Limited (ERVL) is the dedicated retail business being carved out from Essar Oil UK (EET Fuels) as part of the wider Essar Energy Transition strategy. The transition to establish ERVL as a standalone subsidiary is currently underway, creating a focused organisation responsible for operating, developing, and expanding Essar’s UK retail fuel network, including dealer‑owned (DODO) and company‑owned (CLDO/COCO) sites.
ERVL will enable a sharper commercial and operational focus as the Retail business continues to scale its network, enhance convenience offerings, deploy digital retail solutions, and support future-facing customer propositions. As part of Essar’s long‑term energy transition ambitions, ERVL will play a key role in delivering high‑quality retail experiences, network growth, and new mobility solutions across the UK.
Find out more: Redefining Energy | EET
We are looking for a highly organised and detail-oriented Fuels Coordinator to join our Operations team at Stanlow.
This is a pivotal role responsible for ensuring the effective coordination of fuel stock management and fuel deliveries across our retail network. Working closely with Operations, Supply, Finance, site teams and logistics partners, you will play a key part in maintaining stock integrity, supporting network continuity and helping deliver an excellent operational performance.
The successful candidate will oversee daily fuel stock reconciliations, investigate and resolve discrepancies, coordinate fuel deliveries, monitor supply risks and provide valuable operational insights to support business decision-making.
As fuel supply is a critical part of our operation, this role requires a proactive individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can manage multiple priorities and is comfortable supporting early-morning operational activity when required.
Key Responsibilities
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Perform daily fuel stock reconciliations across the retail network.
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Investigate stock variances and identify root causes, working with operational and finance teams to resolve issues.
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Maintain accurate stock records and ensure data integrity across operational systems.
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Coordinate daily fuel deliveries, ensuring timely and efficient execution.
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Liaise with hauliers, terminal operators, supply teams and site teams to manage delivery schedules and resolve operational challenges.
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Monitor network stock levels and escalate risks relating to low stock, delivery delays or supply interruptions.
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Prepare and distribute fuel movement and operational performance reports.
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Support operational governance, compliance requirements and audit activities.
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Ensure all activities are conducted in line with health, safety and environmental standards.
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Identify opportunities for process improvement, operational efficiency and cost optimisation.
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Support the development and enhancement of digital reporting, scheduling and monitoring tools.
We are looking for someone who combines strong analytical skills with excellent communication and organisational abilities. You should be comfortable working with operational data, investigating issues and coordinating with multiple stakeholders to deliver practical solutions.
Essential Skills and Experience
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Experience in fuel operations, logistics, stock control, supply chain, transport coordination or a similar operational environment.
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Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy when working with data.
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Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
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Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
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Ability to prioritise workload effectively and manage competing demands.
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Proficient in Microsoft Excel and operational systems.
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Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a wider team.
Desirable
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Experience within fuel, forecourt, retail, logistics or distribution operations.
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Knowledge of stock reconciliation and inventory management processes.
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Experience working with ERP, SAP or fuel management systems.
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Understanding of operational governance, compliance and audit requirements.
What You'll Bring
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A proactive and solutions-focused mindset.
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Strong organisational and planning skills.
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The ability to build effective working relationships across different teams.
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A commitment to safety, compliance and operational excellence.
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A continuous improvement mindset with a focus on efficiency and service delivery.
This is an opportunity to play a key role in a critical operational function within a dynamic and growing business. You'll work closely with a wide range of stakeholders, gain exposure to fuel supply and retail operations, and contribute directly to the safe, efficient and reliable management of fuel across the network.
This vacancy will be advertised for a minimum period of two weeks and will remain open to applications until an offer has been made and accepted. Therefore, the vacancy may close at any time after 31 August 2026, and we encourage interested candidates to apply as early as possible.
