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Apprenticeship

Bulk storage terminal technician

Level
3
Advanced Β· like A-levels
Length
2.5 yrs
typical
Sector
Engineering and manufacturing
Pay
Paid
you earn while training

In a nutshell

Bulk storage technicians operate the storage of bulk products.

What you'd do

Monitor and control product transfers between tanks and vessels
Carry out readings of tank gauges and flow meters
Perform routine inspections on pumps, valves and pipelines
Assist with maintenance activities under permit to work
Respond to alarms and take corrective action on plant
Complete product documentation and inventory records
Participate in emergency drills and site safety exercises

What you'd learn

Principles of bulk liquid storage and transfer operations
Safe operation of pumps, valves and pipework systems
Hazardous area classification and ATEX regulations
Measurement and inventory management of bulk products
Permit to work and isolation procedures
Environmental controls and spill response procedures
Emergency response and major hazard site safety
Ready to look for a place?
See live Bulk storage terminal technician apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.
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