Cargo Surveyor

SGS; Crook of Devon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Cargo Surveyor, where you'll play a vital role in ensuring the integrity of shipments in the oil and gas sector. This position offers a unique opportunity to work outdoors, perform critical measurements, and engage with a diverse range of clients. You'll receive comprehensive training and support while enjoying a competitive salary and a variety of perks. If you're adaptable, have excellent communication skills, and are ready to take on physical challenges, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Performance-related bonuses

Private medical cover

Competitive pension scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Discounted gym memberships

Electric vehicle leasing scheme

Enhanced parental leave

Service awards

Christmas vouchers

Health & wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in Oil and/or Chemical industry with prior Inspection experience.
• Ability to perform physically demanding outdoor work.

Responsibilities

• Perform measurement activities including volumetric/temperature measurements.
• Communicate with colleagues and clients regarding operations.

Skills

Physical resilience and adaptability

Excellent communication skills

Experience in Oil or Chemical industry

Flexibility to work irregular hours

Education

Relevant science/nautical qualification

Job description

Company Description

As a global leader in sustainability, quality, and integrity, our 99,600-strong workforce across 2,600 offices and labs is dedicated to fostering a safer, more connected world. Our services impact every facet of daily life, enhancing the safety of food, consumer products, transport, and healthcare, to advancing nuclear industry testing. Your role is crucial in providing safer products, superior services, and maintaining societal connectivity.

At SGS, We're committed to recognising the dedication and effort of our team. By joining us, you'll have access to a range of benefits including performance-related bonuses, private medical cover, a competitive pension scheme with life assurance, and a generous annual leave allowance that grows with your service. Enjoy extra perks like a day off for your birthday, discounted gym memberships, retail discounts, an electric vehicle leasing scheme, enhanced parental leave, service awards, Christmas vouchers, and health & wellbeing initiatives.

Job Description

• Job title: Cargo Surveyor
• Job Type: Permanent
• Location: Plymouth (Nominal office would be Avonmouth, travel would be required 3-5 time per month)
• Salary: £30,000- £32,000, including company vehicle
• Hours: Annualised hours contract- Average 48 hours per week
• Industry: Oil, Gas and Chemicals
  
  

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.
• Communicating and coordinating with colleagues, clients and third parties regarding operations including any delays and any/all potential impacts on work execution.
  
  

SGS will ensure you are provided with the relevant training, coaching and mentoring, along with correct equipment and PPE to ensure you safely perform in the role to the best of your ability.

Qualifications

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

• Physical resilience and adaptability - able to perform often physically demanding outdoor work
• Flexibility to work irregular hours
• Have experience in a Oil and/ or Chemical related industry ideally with prior Inspection experience, or alternatively experienced working at sea in various capacities, or relevant science/nautical qualification and a willingness to learn.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills (oral and written)
• Hold a full valid driving license for use in the UK
  
  

Additional Information

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