Cargo Superintendent

AHK; Immingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global inspection and consultancy firm based in Immingham seeks a Cargo Superintendent to manage cargo discharge and sampling operations. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and have a background in shipping or ports. This role offers a competitive salary along with benefits such as a pension and life assurance. Candidates must hold a valid UK driving licence and may need to travel between various locations as required.

Benefits

Pension

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Communication and interpersonal skills are crucial for the role.
• Experience in shipping/ports is required.
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the discharge/load cargoes and monitor storage locations.
• Undertake cargo sampling and sample preparation duties.
• Support the Drax contract team effectively.

Skills

Excellent communication and IT skills

Highly organised

Strong relationship building skills

Excellent administrative skills

Ability to work on own initiative

Education

Valid Clean UK Driving Licence

Job description

WHAT IS ON OFFER

Alfred H Knight has an exciting opportunity for a Cargo Superintendent to join our team in Immingham. Your main focus will be to oversee the discharge (or loading) of cargoes, monitoring/ auditing client storage locations and working part of the Drax contract team to undertake cargo sampling (both mechanical and manual) and sample preparation duties.

Shift Pattern - 12 hour shift system basis, working a mix of days and nights.

ABOUT US

Alfred H Knight is a totally independent, family owned business spanning five generations. A global network of strategically placed offices and laboratories enable global trade by providing independent inspection, analysis and consultancy services to the metals and minerals, solid fuels and agriculture industries.

We have honed and carefully crafted our reputation. Delivering knowledge and professionalism in all aspects of weighing, sampling and analysis. We thrive by continuing to re‑invest in our facilities, technology and people. Click here to find out more about AHK.

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?

To be successful at Alfred H Knight you will need to display the following:

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND WORK EXPERIENCE

Required Competencies

• Excellent communication and IT skills
• Highly organised with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to clearly inform others
• Excellent administrative skills with experience of writing reports
• Strong relationship building skills internally and externally
• Highly motivated, with the ability to work on own initiative in a dynamic work environment with changing priorities

Required Work Experience

• Experience of working in shipping/ports

Required Qualifications

• Valid Clean UK Driving Licence

Travel

• Travel may be required to work between various AHK locations to support the business needs.
• You must be prepared to work in other locations with overnight stays where necessary.

BENEFITS

We are offering an excellent opportunity with a salary and benefits package to match including pension, life assurance and an employee assistance programme.

If you are invited to interview, please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability.

Alfred H Knight is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment and hence welcomes applications from all sections of the community.