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SGS

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GBP 25,000 - 30,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Job summary

SGS recherche un Inspection Support Operative fiable et proactif pour rejoindre son département Inspection. Ce rôle consiste à assister dans des tâches de base comme la collecte d'échantillons, les visites de sites et la gestion de la documentation. Aucune expérience n'est requise, et la formation complète sera fournie, rendant ce poste idéal pour ceux qui souhaitent s'impliquer dans l'industrie.

Benefits

Performance related bonus
Private medical cover
Competitive pension scheme
Generous Annual Leave allowance
Retailer Discounts
Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay
Length of Service Awards
Christmas Vouchers
Health & Wellbeing initiatives
Discounted Gym Membership

Qualifications

  • Aucune expérience préalable requise.
  • Capacité à travailler en extérieur avec des horaires stricts.
  • Volonté d'apprendre et de s'impliquer dans le travail pratique.

Responsibilities

  • Collecte d'échantillons et transport de ceux-ci vers les laboratoires.
  • Maintien des stocks et équipements d'inspection.
  • Collaboration avec les équipes d'opérations et de laboratoire.

Skills

Communication
Literacy
Basic IT skills
Flexibility
Hands-on work

Education

Full UK driving license

Job description

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SGS is seeking a reliable and proactive Inspection Support Operative to assist our busy Inspection department. The role involves basic inspection support tasks including sample collection/delivery, site visits, equipment handling, and documentation transport.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collect samples from vessels, shore tanks, and retail forecourts in line with client and industry standards
  • Transport samples and documentation to/from vessels and labs
  • Maintain inspection stock and sampling equipment
  • Support compliance with safety, health, and COSHH standards
  • Work closely with the operations and laboratory teams to meet tight client deadlines
Job Description

SGS is seeking a reliable and proactive Inspection Support Operative to assist our busy Inspection department. The role involves basic inspection support tasks including sample collection/delivery, site visits, equipment handling, and documentation transport.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collect samples from vessels, shore tanks, and retail forecourts in line with client and industry standards
  • Transport samples and documentation to/from vessels and labs
  • Maintain inspection stock and sampling equipment
  • Support compliance with safety, health, and COSHH standards
  • Work closely with the operations and laboratory teams to meet tight client deadlines

Qualifications

No prior experience is required for this role — full training will be provided.
We are looking for a reliable, hardworking, and flexible candidate who is ready to take on a hands-on role. If you're someone who doesn’t mind getting your hands dirty and is eager to learn, we’d love to hear from you!

  • Comfortable with outdoor, hands-on work
  • Flexible and able to work independently to strict timelines
  • Full UK driving license
  • Strong communication, literacy, and basic IT skills

Desirable:

  • Knowledge of COSHH and oil/chemical sampling
  • Experience in an industrial or oil & chemicals environment


Additional Information

At SGS, we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of our team, you would be eligible for:

  • Performance related bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria)
  • Private medical cover (subject to eligibility criteria)
  • Competitive pension scheme + Life Assurance
  • Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays
  • Retailer Discounts
  • Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay
  • Length of Service Awards
  • Christmas Vouchers
  • Health & Wellbeing initiatives
  • An additional day off for your birthday
  • Discounted Gym Membership

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

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