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Bidvest Tank Terminals Hiring Now – Apply for Wash Bay Assistant

Bidvest Tank Terminals invites qualified candidates to apply for their Wash Bay Assistant Vacancy. The closing date for applications is 16 September 2025.

Are you hardworking, physically fit, and looking for a stable job in operations? Bidvest Tank Terminals, a leader in bulk storage and logistics, is looking for a Wash Bay Assistant to join their Durban Operations team. This permanent position offers hands-on experience in ensuring safe, clean, and efficient bulk storage operations.

If you enjoy working in a practical, team-oriented environment and want to be part of a respected company, this role could be your next career move.

Why Join Bidvest Tank Terminals

Working at Bidvest Tank Terminals comes with opportunities to learn from experienced professionals in a dynamic and safety-focused workplace. You will:

Gain hands-on operational experience in bulk storage management.
Work with a supportive and skilled team in Durban.
Develop knowledge of pumps, valves, and operational procedures.
Work in a structured environment that values safety, efficiency, and teamwork.

About the Wash Bay Assistant Role

As a Wash Bay Assistant, you will play a key role in maintaining the safety and cleanliness of hoses, equipment, and berths. Your main job is to ensure that all operational areas are ready, clean, and functioning properly to support the smooth loading and offloading of vessels.

This position is shift-based, so you must be ready to work according to Bidvest Tank Terminals’ operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Your daily tasks will include:

Following all BTT policies and procedures, including SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality).
Planning and carrying out the washing and pressure testing of hoses.
Preparing equipment needed for hose trailers at the berth.
Inspecting berth lines and shipping equipment (hoses, fittings, pig catchers) and reporting any defects.
Assisting the Wash Bay Controller, Team Leader, or Supervisor with tasks as directed.
Keeping wash bays, berths, and hose storage areas clean and tidy.
Connecting and disconnecting shipping hoses for loading and offloading vessels.
Assisting with cleaning separators, bund floors, and general housekeeping.
Performing laboring activities such as carrying hoses, inserting or removing pigs, and other site tasks as instructed.

What Bidvest Is Looking For

To succeed in this role, you should have the following:

Minimum Requirements:

Grade 12 or equivalent qualification (Maths and Science preferred).
ABET Level 1 proficiency (assessment required).
Completion of BTT Operator Level 5 training.
At least 2 years of operational experience at BTT or in a similar environment.

Skills and Competencies:

Willingness to work shifts as required by operations.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge of pumps, valves, and operational procedures.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Physical fitness and ability to perform demanding tasks.

Why This Role Matters

The Wash Bay Assistant is essential to the smooth operation of Bidvest Tank Terminals. By keeping equipment and berths clean and in good condition, you help ensure that bulk storage and vessel operations run safely and efficiently. Your work directly supports the company’s commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on work, takes pride in their duties, and wants to grow in the logistics and bulk storage industry.

Apply Before September 16, 2025

The closing date for this position is 16 September 2025.

Apply Now

If you meet the requirements, are ready to work in shifts, and want to be part of a professional, safety-focused team, apply now to become a Wash Bay Assistant at Bidvest Tank Terminals.