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Petroleum Inspector

SGS


Job Location:

Grangemouth - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 2 October 2026 (16 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 30 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

ROLE OVERVIEW

  • Job Title: Petroleum Inspector
  • Job Type: Permanent
  • Location: Grangemouth (Field based role)
  • Hours: Average working hours 48 hours per week which can include evenings and weekends (you will be working around ship/ vessel timings) 
  • Salary: From 31724 including a company vehicle 
  • Industry: Natural Resources- Environmental and Oil & Gas 

This is a hands-on field-based role where youll work across terminals vessels and customer sites ensuring cargoes are accurately measured sampled and inspected to the highest industry standards. If you enjoy working independently solving problems and being at the heart of operational activity wed love to hear from you.

What Youll Be Doing

  • Carrying out cargo inspections measurements sampling and stock assessments of petroleum chemical and related products.
  • Ensuring all inspection activities are completed safely accurately and in line with industry standards client requirements and SGS procedures.
  • Producing detailed inspection reports certificates timesheets and supporting documentation.
  • Working closely with customers terminals laboratories and operational teams to deliver a professional and responsive service.
  • Maintaining inspection equipment and ensuring PPE is used and cared for correctly.
  • Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and contributing to operational excellence across the business.
  • Representing SGS professionally whilst delivering a high-quality service to customers.

Qualifications :

Were interested in candidates who have experience within hydrocarbon inspection storage and terminal operations laboratory testing marine operations chemical manufacturing or a similar industrial environment.

You will ideally have:

  • Experience in petroleum chemical or hydrocarbon inspection custody transfer or storage operations.
  • Knowledge of sampling measurement and inspection techniques within the oil & gas or chemical sectors.
  • Familiarity with industry standards such as API ASTM ISO or Energy Institute (EI) methods.
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to produce accurate reports and technical documentation.
  • Good IT skills including Microsoft Office.
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills.
  • A flexible approach and willingness to work outdoors and undertake physically active field work.
  • A full UK driving licence.

Desirable Experience

While not essential wed be particularly interested in hearing from candidates with:

  • IFIA certification.
  • Laboratory or analytical chemistry experience.
  • Previous marine terminal refinery or petrochemical industry experience.
  • Internal or external auditing qualifications.
  • Experience working within ISO-accredited environments.

Additional Information :

At SGS we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of our team you would be eligible for:

  • Performance related bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria)
  • Private medical cover (BUPA)
  • Competitive pension scheme Life Assurance
  • Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays
  • Retailer Discounts
  • Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay
  • Length of Service Awards
  • Christmas Vouchers
  • Health & Wellbeing initiatives
  • An additional day off for your birthday
  • Discounted Gym Membership

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such we recruit hire train and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race colour religion sex national origin disability age marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetics status as a protected veteran or any other characteristics protected by law.

APPLY NOW for full consideration if you are selected for an interview or further consideration we will be in touch with you directly


Remote Work :

No


Employment Type :

Full-time


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