Petroleum Inspector in Avonmouth

Step ashore and build your career with a global leader.

Are you currently working at sea or within the maritime industry and looking for your next challenge onshore? Whether you are deck or engineering crew, or part of a vessel management team, this could be the perfect opportunity to bring your experience into a new and rewarding career path

At SGS, we’re looking for a motivated and hands-on Cargo Inspector to join our team. This role offers full training, development and long-term career progression within a world-leading inspection, testing and certification company.

If you come from a seagoing and maritime background, this is a great opportunity to transition ashore while still using your technical knowledge and operational experience. Your understanding of cargo operations, vessel procedures and safety standards will be highly valued.

This is a varied, operational role where you’ll often be working outdoors and in different environments. The role can be physically demanding and may involve:

• Climbing shore tanks and performing operations at heights
• Entering confined spaces
• Walking distances on terminals and client sites
• Boarding vessels alongside berths or at sea

You’ll be part of a 24/7, 365-day operation, so will need to be able to work in a flexible manner / call out pattern so that resources are aligned to workload, to ensure SGS can meet our customers’ needs, often driven shipping and tide times. Delivering a 24hr 365-day service whilst still maintaining a long term viable and competitive business for SGS means flexibility with working hours will be essential.

At SGS, safety is our priority. You’ll receive comprehensive training, mentoring and the right PPE to ensure you can work safely and confidently.

As a Cargo Inspector, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of global cargo movements. Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out sampling and measurement of cargoes including Crude Oil, Petroleum Products, Petrochemicals and Gases
• Performing inspections such as visual checks, temperature and volume measurements, and drawing representative samples of cargos
• Accurately recording data and completing calculations to determine load, discharge and transfer quantities using the SGS reporting tools
• Working closely with colleagues, clients, terminals and third parties to ensure smooth operations and communicate any delays or issues.

We’re keen to hear from candidates who have been at sea with:

• Working as:
  • First Officers / Second Officers / Third Officers
  • First Engineers / Second Engineers / Third Engineers
  • Pumpman
  • Bosun
  • Vessel operations or vessel management
• Physical resilience and adaptability to work in demanding environments
• Flexibility to work as part of a 24/7 operation
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• A full UK driving licence

• Industry-leading training and career development oppurtunties
• A supportive team environment
• Competitive renumeration package.
• TA Can you add into here the usual benefits package we offer, wellbeing, recognition, etc