Load Safety Inspector

Spider Web Recruitment Ltd; Shotton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

21 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Employee benefits platform

Job summary

Spider Web Recruitment Ltd is advertising a Load Safety Inspector role on behalf of a leading logistics provider in Wales. The position is full-time and site-based, with 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, outdoors in all weather conditions.

You will monitor load safety, conduct trailer inspections, and support LGV drivers to ensure secure loads and regulatory compliance. A CCNSG or related safety qualification is preferred, with strong safety posture and communication skills expected.

Qualifications

• CCNSG Safety Passport or equivalent preferred
• Strong Health & Safety knowledge within road haulage/logistics
• Confident communicating with LGV/HGV drivers and colleagues

Responsibilities

• Meet and greet incoming LGV drivers, site inductions and safety briefings
• Monitor and enforce load safety and load restraint standards on site
• Carry out safety inspections of trailers prior to loading/unloading
• Assist LGV drivers in preparing trailers for loading and ensure loads are secured
• Supervise haulier drivers on site, ensuring compliance with safety procedures
• Complete reports on non-conformances and safety issues, escalating as needed

Skills

CCNSG Safety Passport

Health & Safety

Driver communication

Organisational skills

Full driving licence

Job description

Load Safety Inspector – Spider is advertising on behalf of aleading provider of integrated logistics and freight solutions across Europe in their search for a Load Safety Inspector to join the team on a full-time, permanent basis at their customer site in Shotton, Flintshire, Wales.

Fantastic company benefits include

• Competitive Salary: £27,000 - £28,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Holiday: 21 days annual leave, increasing to 26 days with service, plus the option to purchase additional days
• Pension: Attractive company pension scheme
• Employee extras such as: Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbees wellbeing app, access to training and development platforms, cycle to work scheme, lease car options, voluntary health and dental insurances, savings plans, retail discounts, and more from their employee benefits platform

About the role

As a Load Safety Inspector, you will play an important role in maintaining the safe and compliant movement of goods by monitoring and enforcing load safety and load restraint standards for visiting LGV road hauliers. Working as part of a dedicated customer service and operations team, you will carry out trailer safety inspections, support drivers while on site, and help ensure consistently high standards of health and safety compliance. Working hours for this role will be 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:30am-6:30pm. The role is site-based and requires working outdoors in all weather conditions.

Key responsibilities

• Meet and greet incoming LGV drivers, conducting site inductions and safety briefings
• Monitor and enforce customer load safety and load restraint standards throughout site operations
• Carryout safety inspections of trailers prior to loading and unloading activities
• Assist LGV drivers in preparing trailers for loading and ensure loads are correctly configured and secured before departure
• Supervise and control haulier drivers while on site, ensuring compliance with site safety procedures
• Complete reports relating to non-conformances and safety issues, escalating concerns where appropriate

About you

As a Load Safety Inspector, you will have a strong understanding of health and safety requirements within the road haulage, transport, logistics or distribution sector. You will be confident communicating with LGV/HGV drivers and colleagues, able to work independently, and committed to maintaining safe working practices and high compliance standards.

You will ideally hold a CCNSG Safety Passport and have knowledge of LGV driver procedures, different trailer types, and relevant HSE legislation. Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and basic IT proficiency are essential. A flexible, proactive and responsible approach is important, together with the ability to work outdoors and manage your workload with minimal supervision. A full, clean driving licence is required.

About Them

The Company is a leading provider of integrated logistics and freight solutions across Europe, helping some of the world's most recognised brands move goods efficiently by road, rail, sea, and intermodal transport. Operating from more than 20 locations across 13 countries, the business combines extensive industry expertise, innovative transport networks, and customer-focused service to deliver reliable and efficient supply chain solutions. They play a key role in supporting international trade and is committed to driving smarter, more connected, and sustainable logistics across Europe and beyond.

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