Cargo Inspector - Southampton, United Kingdom - SGS

SGS

Verified Company

Southampton, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Company Description
SGS is the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 95,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,000 offices and laboratories around the world.

Role:
Cargo Inspector

Salary:
£25,000 - £30,000 per annum

Location:
Southampton

Contract:
Permanent

Due to the nature of the business, the role of Inspector will require flexibility with hours.

We operate an annual hour's working pattern, and you will receive 32 days' annual leave to start which increases with service.

You will also receive a competitive salary, a company vehicle to perform your role and a range of excellent benefits.

The role of Cargo Inspector is to deliver cargo Inspection /testing and sampling services within the Agricultural commodity market.

Key Accountabilities:
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To perform, record and report weighing of Agricultural commodities and Biomass.
Ensure GAFTA 123 is followed on all reporting and recommendation highlighted on reports
To obtain representative samples as per client specific instruction or by industry best practice to ensure product integrity and quality of analysis under GAFTA 124/FOSFA/IFIA guidelines.
To provide complete and accurate operational reports to local coordination offices and maintain all raw inspection data.
Identify and initiate improvements to current inspection operations in order to maximise personnel utilisation, equipment availability and adherence to technical standards.
Mentor and supervise work of inspectors, casuals and subcontractors raise any NC on Crystal and highlight and improvements.
Assist the Inspection Manager and Coordination Teams in assigning jobs to trained and qualified staff as the workload dictates. Delegate for the Inspection manger when required during absences.
To be able to operate on stand alone projects such as but not limited to Tobacco inspectors and reporting ensuring all industry KPI are met.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

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

Experience gained in Grain and AFS/Fetiliser/Biomass inspection (Desirable)
Must have a sound knowledge of inspection, measurement equipment and methods under GAFTA and FOSFA contracts. Knowledge of IFIA working procedures (Desirable)
Effective interpersonal, teamworking and time management skills (operating to often conflicting deadlines).
Able to mange their own time
Ability and aptitude to perform often physically demanding outdoor work with travel and exposed to the elements.
Numerate and literate
Willing and able to work unsociable hours
Hold a valid driving license