Cargo Inspector

1 week ago

Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom VRS Recruitment Full time
Modern civilisation is built around oil and the products we can produce from it.

Here in the UK, the majority of our oil is imported, and the products exported, from several ports around our coast including Liverpool, Milford Haven, Immingham and Southampton.


You will be going on-board tanker vessels that dock at the port, taking samples of their cargo for testing, and assisting with the unloading of that cargo.

You will also be sampling and testing oil and other products that are stored in the ports main storagetanks. Once products are ready to be exported, you will be assisting with that process.

This role is offered on a full time, permanent basis and full training will be provided.

Those with previous experience in a marine environment are at an advantage, as are those who have served in the Navy.


You will be working a 4 day, 4 night, 4 off shift pattern and have use of a company vehicle whilst on site.

It is an excellent opportunity to join a scientific organisation, without the need for a scientific qualification. This role is vital to the smoothoperation of Heathrow, Gatwick and Stanstead Airports, as well as other main UK infrastructure - you will be making a difference

  • Are IT Literate
  • Have at least GCSE maths
  • Are physically fit and able to work at height or in confined spaces
  • Have a full manual UK Drivers License.
This role is open to both potential trainee, and experienced Cargo inspectors.

For more information, please contact Dan at VRS Recruitment.

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