Petroineos Trading Limited, one of Europe’s leading integrated energy trading companies, is actively seeking an experienced Bunker Trader to join its growing commercial team. The role is open to candidates based in London, United Kingdom, or Rotterdam, Netherlands, offering a unique opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of marine fuel supply across the ARA region and wider European markets.
This position sits within the Commercial department and is designed for a commercially driven professional with proven bunker trading expertise, strong market instincts, and the ambition to contribute to a global energy transition strategy.
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About Petroineos Trading Limited
Petroineos is a joint venture between PetroChina International (London) Company Limited and INEOS, established in 2011. The company is one of Europe’s leading international integrated energy trading businesses, operating across crude oil, refined products, and marine fuels.
Petroineos Trading manages both third-party trading activities and the supply of crude oil to Petroineos and PetroChina refineries, as well as the marketing and distribution of refined products. The company benefits from strong vertical integration, leveraging refining, logistics, and global trading capabilities.
Petroineos operates two strategically located refineries:
- Grangemouth Refinery (Scotland): Processing approximately 150,000 barrels per day, supplying fuels to Scotland, Northern England, and Northern Ireland, with direct access to North Sea crude and gas.
- Lavéra Refinery (France): Processing around 210,000 barrels per day, located on the Mediterranean coast near Marseille, supplying fuels into France, Switzerland, and Southern Germany.
As part of the PetroChina global network, Petroineos benefits from access to refineries, storage, blending, and logistics assets across Europe, China, Singapore, Houston, the Middle East, and the Mediterranean, offering unmatched scale, reliability, and reach.
The Role: Bunker Trader
As a Bunker Trader at Petroineos Trading Limited, you will be responsible for driving commercial growth and profitability within the marine fuels market, with a particular focus on the Amsterdam–Rotterdam–Antwerp (ARA) region.
The role involves trading conventional and alternative marine fuels, developing sales strategies, managing market and credit risk, and coordinating closely with internal operational and back-office teams to ensure efficient execution and delivery.
This is a front-office, revenue-generating position suited to a commercially astute professional who thrives in a fast-paced trading environment and is ready to make an immediate impact.
Strategic Vision: 2026 and Beyond
PetroChina and Petroineos view the global shipping industry as being at a critical inflection point driven by decarbonisation and regulatory change. The company’s bunker trading strategy is aligned with this transition:
- Pioneering the Green Transition: Petroineos is rapidly expanding its portfolio of sustainable marine fuels, including ISCC-certified biofuels and LNG. By 2026, the company aims to significantly increase the share of non-conventional fuels within its total traded volumes.
- Strengthening ARA Market Presence: Building on its successful launch of physical supply operations in the ARA region, Petroineos is targeting top-tier supplier status by market share over the next 18 months, supported by advanced storage, blending, and logistics infrastructure.
- Integrated Global Advantage: The role leverages PetroChina’s fully integrated global value chain, offering supply security from owned refineries and an extensive logistics network that few competitors can match.
- Digital Leadership: Petroineos is investing heavily in trading technology, digital risk management tools, and electronic bunker delivery notes (eBDNs) to enhance efficiency, transparency, and operational control.
Key Responsibilities
Commercial Execution
- Execute high-value bunker trades across VLSFO, ULSFO, HSFO, and alternative marine fuels
- Formulate and implement effective sales strategies and promotion plans to drive profitability
Client & Market Development
- Build and maintain strong relationships with shipowners, charterers, operators, brokers, and intermediaries
- Expand the customer portfolio and open new accounts within the marine fuels market
Market Analysis & Risk Management
- Monitor market trends, price movements, competitor activity, and trading opportunities
- Manage exposure to price volatility and credit risk in line with internal policies
Operational Coordination
- Coordinate closely with internal operations, logistics, and back-office teams
- Ensure efficient physical delivery of fuels and accurate documentation
- Support payment follow-ups and credit controls
Business Growth & Intelligence
- Identify new trading opportunities, including sustainable fuel supply partnerships
- Act as a key source of market intelligence for the wider European trading team
Candidate Profile
Professional Experience & Skills
- Proven track record in bunker trading or bunker sales, ideally within a trading house environment
- Strong understanding of marine fuel products, including conventional and alternative fuels
- Established network of industry contacts within the bunker fuels market
- Solid knowledge of port operations and physical bunker delivery processes
- Experience managing credit exposure and market risk
Technical & Regulatory Knowledge
- Understanding of ISM regulations and SFC rules is preferred
- Familiarity with financial services and securities/futures trading activities is an advantage
Personal Attributes
- Highly driven, ambitious, and resilient self-starter
- Strong commercial mindset with excellent negotiation and analytical skills
- Ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced trading environment
- Collaborative team player capable of working across global operations
Education
- University degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, or a related field is beneficial
What Petroineos Offers
- Competitive salary package, commensurate with experience
- Discretionary performance-related bonus
- Comprehensive benefits package including:
- Insurance coverage
- Private medical insurance
- Life assurance
- Travel benefits
- Gym membership
- Company pension contribution
- Holiday entitlement:
- Up to 25 days per annum (London-based)
- Up to 28 days per annum (Rotterdam-based)
- Plus public/bank holidays, increasing with service
- Opportunity to work within a globally respected, integrated energy trading organization
- Immediate opportunity to make a tangible impact in a growing bunker trading platform
Work Environment & Location
This is a full-time, permanent, office-based role, requiring attendance five days per week. The position includes occasional business travel.
Location Options:
- London, United Kingdom
- Rotterdam, Netherlands
Both locations offer direct access to key European shipping, trading, and logistics hubs.
Application Information
Start Date: ASAP – Interested candidates are encouraged to apply directly via Petroineos Trading Limited’s official careers channels.
Important Notice: Petroineos / PetroChina does not charge fees at any stage of the recruitment process and does not request banking or personal financial information. Applications should only be submitted through official company platforms. Strictly no recruitment agencies. Unsolicited CV submissions will not be considered an introduction and will not qualify for a fee.
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