Gantry Inspector

ASCO Group Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

ASCO Group Limited is seeking a Gantry Inspector in Peterhead to ensure that offshore shipment cargo is fully inspected and compliant with all necessary certification and documentation. The ideal candidate will inspect cargo according to best practices, document discrepancies, and liaise with shipping personnel. Required qualifications include Gantry Inspector certification and Dangerous Goods Awareness. The role demands strong communication skills, the ability to work independently and within a team, and a commitment to safety and performance excellence.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing workloads.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Motivated to achieve high standards of performance.

Responsibilities

• Inspect all cargo for offshore shipments ensuring compliance with safety and documentation.
• Record any non-conformance and communicate effectively with quayside personnel.
• Maintain Gantry worksite in a clean condition.

Skills

Computer literate

Interpersonal and communication skills

Strong planning and organizing skills

Attention to detail

Familiarity with equipment inspection

Education

Gantry Inspector Certification

Dangerous Goods Awareness

Tools

QMS tablet

Job description

Location: Peterhead

Duration: Permanent

Work Type: Full time, Monday - Friday 0800 - 1700 (flexible start/finish time)

ASCO Workforce Solutions are hiring for a Gantry Inspector, who will be responsible for ensuring that cargo for offshore shipments has been fully inspected, with all relevant certification and documentation being verified completely. To record any non‑conformance and highlight as soon as possible to allow for the repair/fixing of cargo to allow for the safe shipment offshore. Duties include:

• Inspect all cargo delivered to the Gantry in accordance with OGUK Best Practice Safe Packing and Handling of Cargo to and from Offshore Locations and ASCO Global Operating Procedure GOP-QS-001
• Check off cargo against cargo summary ticket, checking all aspects of the load, i.e. Documentation, Certification, Dangerous Goods, Placarding, Integrity, Lifting Equipment, etc.
• Ensure all cargo complies with client shipping matrix(s)
• Accurately record all discrepancies and raise non-conformances via the QMS tablet and SIDs as required in conjunction with Shipping.
• Liaise with Shipping Controllers and other quayside personnel as required to ensure communications is optimised regarding inbound materials.
• Confirm dangerous goods documentation is correct and labelling conforms with IMDG requirements.
• Attend and participate in Pre‑Job briefings and Toolbox talks.
• Attend and actively contribute to monthly safety meetings.
• Ensure knowledge and understanding of procedures, work aids and risk assessments pertaining to the role, suggest improvements or updates as applicable.
• Ensure Gantry worksite is maintained in clean and tidy condition.

Minimum Competencies (Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours)

• Computer literate and use of Technology.
• Maintains positive work relationships.
• Accustomed to working effectively in a fast‑paced environment, flexible and can adapt to changing workloads and priorities, where high standards are not compromised under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written.
• Ability to work stand‑alone while a positive contributor to the wider team.
• Motivated to achieve the highest standards of performance and customer support, maintaining a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
• Solutions based with strong planning, organising and numeric skills, and an excellent attention to detail.
• Equipment Inspection familiarity.
• Previous operational/logistics experience

Minimum Qualifications

• Gantry Inspector
• Dangerous Goods Awareness

Desirable Qualifications

• Current Forklift License
• Banksman Slinger Certificate
• Rigging loft management and inspection