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.
SGS values your hard work and commitment. As a member of our team, you’ll enjoy benefits such as performance bonuses, private healthcare, a robust pension plan with life insurance, and increasing annual leave with service. Additional perks include a day off on your birthday, gym and retail discounts, an electric car lease program, extended parental leave, service recognition, Christmas vouchers, and wellness programs.
Job Description
*Job title: Cargo Inspector
*Job Type: Permanent 
*Salary: £34,600 - £38,350 depending on experience
*Location: West Thurrock 
We are seeking a Cargo Inspector to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for inspecting, measuring, and documenting the quality and quantity of oil and gas shipments, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
*Inspect and assess oil and gas cargo to ensure it meets required specifications and contractual obligations.
*Perform volume and quality control measurements.
*Oversee loading and unloading processes at terminals, pipelines, and vessels, ensuring accurate transfer of cargo.
*Monitor cargo storage tanks, pipelines, and transfer systems to detect any abnormalities or contamination.
*Prepare detailed inspection reports, including cargo conditions, volumes, and compliance with standards.
The role of Inspector can be physically demanding and will involve both working at heights, in confined spaces and potentially on vessels at sea. 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:
*Ability to work in physically demanding environments, including outdoor settings and around heavy equipment.
*Keen attention to detail and strong observational skills.
*Effective communication and reporting skills.
*Basic computer skills and familiarity with reporting software.
*Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and on-call assignments.
*Hold a valid driving license to use in the UK.
Additional Information
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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