Cargo Inspector

SGS; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Private medical

Annual leave

Maternity/paternity pay

Length of service award

Birthday off

Gym membership

Job summary

SGS in the UK is seeking a Cargo Inspector to Ellesmere Port to ensure shipment integrity. You will sample cargo and measure to report quantities and quality of Crude Oil, Petroleum Products, Petrochemicals and Petroleum Gases.

Key duties include visual observations, volumetric/temperature measurements, and recording results to determine load quantities. You will work as part of a 24/7 team, coordinating with colleagues and clients, possibly on vessels or offshore when required.

Qualifications

• Physically demanding outdoor work required.
• Experience in Oil/Chemical industries preferred or offshore/shipping background.
• Excellent communication (oral and written).
• Willing to work unsociable hours.
• Valid driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Perform measurement activities including visual observations and sampling of petrochemical products.
• Record and report results to determine load quantities per industry practices.
• Work as part of a 24/7 team to ensure operations are covered.
• Communicate with colleagues, clients and third parties about delays and impacts.

Skills

Physical fitness

Oil & Gas experience

Communication skills

Flexible hours

Driving license

Education

Science/nautical qualification

Job description

We are SGS – the world's leading testing,inspectionand certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability,qualityand integrity. Our100,000employeesoperatea network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better,saferand more interconnected world. Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability.

SGS’s Natural Resources business line powers the mining, energy, and resource sectors with expert testing, inspection, and certification. From exploration to trade, SGS helps clients boost efficiency, stay compliant, and reduce risk—backed by cutting-edge labs, digital tools, and a global network.

Job Description

• Job Type: Permanent
• Location:Ellesmere Port
• Industry: Oil and Gas
• Salary:Highly competitive plus company vehicle
• Hours: Annualizedhours contract, up to 48 hours per week-Variable shifts, you will be working around vessel and ship times

As a Cargo Inspector with SGS, you'll be responsible for ensuring the integrity of shipments. You will perform sampling of cargo and take measurements to complete calculations for the accurate reporting to the client. You'll provide independent assessment of the quantity and quality of materials including Crude Oil, Petroleum Products, Petrochemicals and Petroleum Gases.

Key responsibilities include:

• Following standard practices to perform measurement activities including visual observations, volumetric/temperature measurements, and representative sampling of petrochemical products.
• Recording and reporting results of the measurement activities to determine accurate load/ discharge/ transfer quantities in compliance with industry practices using relevant systems.
• Working as part of a 24/7, 365-day operational team to ensure all operations are covered in an effective and efficient manner, including local laboratory teams.
• Communicating and coordinating with colleagues, clients and third parties regarding operations including any delays and any/all potential impacts on work execution.

The role of Cargo Inspector can be physically demanding and will involve:

• Working at heights
• Confined spaces
• Potentially on vessels at sea

Qualifications

We require our Inspectors to have the following skills, experience and knowledge:

• Be able to perform often physically demanding outdoor work
• Have experience in a Oil and/ or Chemical related industry ideally with prior Inspection experience, or alternatively offshore, shipping, sea going experience or a relevant science/nautical qualification and a willingness to learn.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills (oral and written)
• Willing and able to work unsociable hours
• Hold a valid driving license

Additional Information

At SGS, we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of our team, you would be eligible for:

• Performance related bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria)
• Private medical cover (subject to eligibility criteria)
• Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays
• Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay
• Length of Service Awards
• An additional day off for your birthday
• Discounted Gym Membership

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.