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Company Description

SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 95,000 employees, we operate a network of more than 2,400 offices and laboratories around the world.

We aim to be the most competitive and the most productive service organization in the world. Our core competencies in inspection, verification, testing and certification are being continuously improved to be best-in-class. They are at the heart of what we are.

**Job Description**:
**Role**: Cargo Inspector

**Salary**:£22,000 - £25,000 per annum
- Intensions of rising after full training is completed

**Job Type**:Permanent

**Hours**: 48 Hours per week

**Job Location**:Airport Road West, Sydenham, Belfast

**Benefits / perks**:

- 10% annual bonus
- Company vehicle
- Private Medical Cover
- 4-8% matching company pension contributions
- 4x Life Assurance
- Electric Vehicle Leasing Scheme
- 32 days Holidays (inlcusive of bank holidays)
- Birthday Leave Scheme
- Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay
- Length of Service Awards
- Health & Wellbeing initiatives
- Christmas Vouchers

The role of Cargo Inspector can be physically demanding and will involve both working at heights, in confined spaces and potentially on vessels at sea.

The role of Cargo Inspector is to provide independent assessment of the quantity and quality of materials including Crude Oil, Petroleum Products, Petrochemicals and Petroleum Gases. You will perform sampling of cargo and take measurements to complete calculations for the accurate reporting to the client. The position will involve:

- Following standard practices to perform measurement activities including visual observations, volumetric/temperature measurements, and representative sampling of petrochemical products.
- Recording and reporting results of the measurement activities to determine accurate load/ discharge/ transfer quantities in compliance with industry practices using relevant systems.
- Working as part of a 24/7operational team to ensure all operations are covered in an effective and efficient manner, including local laboratory teams.
- Communicating and coordinating with colleagues, clients and third parties regarding operations including any delays and any/all potential impacts on work execution.
- Maintaining PPE, measurement and sampling equipment to ensure calibration, fitness for purpose and cleanliness.
- Identifying, reporting and where possible addressing potential H&S hazards in line with 18001 certification.

**Qualifications**:
We require our Inspectors to have the following skills, experience and knowledge:

- Willing and able to work unsociable hours
- Be able to perform often physically demanding outdoor work
- Have experience in a Oil and/ or Chemical related industry ideally with prior Inspection experience, or alternatively offshore, shipping, sea going experience or a relevant science/nautical qualification and a willingness to learn.
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills (oral and written)
- Hold a valid driving license

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