Field Operations Sampler

AHK Group Ltd; Immingham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Alfred H Knight is seeking a Field Operations Sampler to join our Energy Services team in Immingham. You will perform mechanical and manual sampling of Biomass and Solid Fuels, operate automated sampling systems, and prepare samples for laboratory analysis across our facility network.

Role requires travel to surrounding ports and other AHK UK locations, along with the ability to work a flexible shift pattern and stay away for occasional overnight duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience in shipping/ports.
• Ability to manage sampling routines and track details.
• Willingness to travel between locations and work shifts.

Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical and manual sampling of Biomass and Solid Fuels.
• Operate automated sampling systems and prepare samples for laboratory analysis.
• Transport samples across facility networks.
• Travel to surrounding ports and other AHK UK locations as required.

Skills

Communication

Admin & IT

Organisation

Relationship building

Self-motivation

Adaptability

Education

Valid UK Driving Licence

Job description

WHAT IS ON OFFER

Alfred H Knight has an exciting opportunity for a Field Operations Sampler to join our Energy Services team based in Immingham, UK.

Working at the heart of port and client operations supporting major contracts, you will play a crucial hands-on role in enabling global trade and sustainable energy logistics. As part of our field shipping team, you will carry out mechanical and manual sampling of Biomass and Solid Fuels, operate automated sampling systems, prepare samples for laboratory analysis, and transport them across our facility networks.

Shift Pattern: 182 hours per month on a flexible shift working rota, which may cover weekdays, weekends, night shifts, and bank holidays depending on vessel schedules and operational demand.
Travel: Travel to surrounding ports and other AHK UK locations will be required, with occasional overnight stays to support broader business needs.

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?

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND WORK EXPERIENCE

Required Competencies

• Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to liaise clearly with internal teams and external port personnel.
• Admin & IT: Strong basic administrative capabilities alongside proficiency in daily IT tools. Organisation: Outstanding organisation skills to manage sampling routines and track details accurately.
• Relationship Building: Proven ability to build positive, professional relationships across internal departments and with external client partners.
• Self-Motivation & Adaptability: Highly self-motivated, with the initiative to work independently and adapt quickly in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
  

Required Work Experience

• Experience of working in shipping/ports
  

Required Qualifications

• Valid UK Driving Licence
  

Travel

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

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.