Cargo Superintendent

Alfred H. Knight Holdings Limited; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

A global inspection and analysis firm in Liverpool is looking for a Cargo Superintendent to join their team. The role involves overseeing cargo discharge and loading, monitoring client storage, and performing sampling duties. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in shipping or ports, excellent communication skills, and a valid UK driving licence. Benefits include a competitive salary and pension plan, with a focus on creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Proven background within the shipping or ports sectors.
• Ability to clearly inform others.
• Experience of writing reports.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the discharge and loading of cargoes.
• Monitor and audit client storage locations.
• Undertake cargo sampling and sample preparation duties.

Skills

Excellent communication and IT skills

Highly organised

Excellent administrative skills

Strong relationship building skills

Highly motivated

Education

Valid Clean UK Driving Licence

Job description

Alfred H Knight has an exciting opportunity for a Cargo Superintendent to join the team in Liverpool, UK.

The Cargo Superintendent’s main focus is to oversee the discharge (or loading) of cargoes, monitoring / auditing client storage locations and working as part of the Drax contract team to undertake cargo sampling (both mechanical and manual) and sample preparation duties.

Shift Pattern–182 hours per month which could fall on any day of the week on a flexible shift working rota.

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

• 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

• Proven background within the shipping or ports sectors.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Clean UK Driving Licence

Travel

• Travel may be required to work between various AHK locations to support the business needs to fulfill the Drax contract.
• The role requires flexibility to work in various locations, including overnight stays when 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.