Cargo Inspector

Intertek is offering an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, where you will inspect vessels and shore terminals to verify cargo quantity and quality, ensuring accuracy and compliance with client and regulatory standards. You will play a crucial role in safeguarding our clients interests, facilitating seamless cargo operations, and upholding our commitment to safety and quality. About You You will ideally have seafaring experience or a background in terminal, LNG, refinery, or bulk liquids operations. You are comfortable working in a physically demanding environment, including climbing tanks and ship gangways, and you hold a valid UK driving licence with the right to work in the UK. You are a confident communicator, able to liaise effectively with clients, vessel crews, and terminal staff, and capable of working independently to meet deadlines. Strong IT skills (Excel, Word, email) are essential. Key Requirements Seafaring or bulk liquids/terminal/refinery industry experience Physically fit and able to climb tanks and ship gangways Confident communicator with strong client focus Good level of Excel, Word, and email skills Full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK About the Opportunity In this role, you will attend vessels and shore terminals to oversee cargo operations, ensuring that loading and discharge processes meet client specifications and regulatory standards. You will perform accurate measurements, sampling, and reporting, identify and escalate any discrepancies, and maintain constant communication with clients to provide real-time operational feedback. Key Activities Execute daily operations in line with company policies and procedures Verify cargo and custody transfers through measurement, sampling, and reporting Analyse discrepancies and issue investigation or loss control reports as required Liaise with vessel and terminal personnel to minimise delays and protect client interests Issue protests when required to highlight operational concerns Produce accurate final quantity reports Follow up on nominations, tankage availability, and cargo readiness Mentor and support junior operations personnel, including competency assessments Assist with maintenance of QA management systems and training compliance Actively participate in safety tours, toolbox talks, and QHSE training What We Offer Competitive salary and benefits package Opportunity to work with a global leader in quality assurance Ongoing training and development, including product knowledge and quality systems A safety-focused and supportive team environment We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who do not discriminate against applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex or national origin. Intertek operates a preferred supplier arrangement, and we do not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies

Location: Ellesmere Port, North West, GB

Posted Date: 9/9/2025