Station Manager

Role Overview

• Accountable for the safe, compliant, and efficient delivery of World Fuel’ physical aviation fuel operations.
• Full responsibility for day‑to‑day operational management, safety leadership, asset oversight, and staff management.
• Lead and implement QHSE policies, standards, and processes.
• Ensure compliance with JIG standards, company procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage physical assets, into‑plane operations, storage facilities, and operational staff.
• Provide leadership, coaching, training, and development to operational teams.
• Oversee operations including maintenance, OPEX control, and fuel stock management.
• Support UK Operations Manager in facilitating business growth.
• Ensure materials, services, and purchase requests comply with approved Delegations of Authority.
• Review and approve purchase requests, overtime, and monthly KPI reports.
• Maintain high standards of product quality across all locations.
• Deliver customer service in line with contractual agreements.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and support career development.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs (Grades A–C or equivalent) including Maths and English (essential)
• A–Level education or University Degree (desirbale)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience within the aviation fuels sector
• At least 2 years’ experience managing personnel and operations
• Proven experience managing into‑plane refuelling operations
• HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence
• Strong understanding of operational risk, safety, and compliance
• Formal QHSE qualification (desirable)
• Working knowledge of Fuel Management Systems
• Experience with risk assessments and risk management
• Fluent English (spoken and written).

Benefits

• This role may require flexibility to meet operational demands.
• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.