Oil & Petrochemicals Inspector

2025-10-06

Full Time

Permanent


Oil & Petrochemicals Inspector - Cargo & Vessel Operations
Location: Grangemouth, Scotland
Contract Term: Permanent

Are you an experienced marine professional with a passion for safety, compliance, and the oil & gas sector? This is your opportunity to join a global leader in inspection and certification, as an Oil & Gas Inspector based in Grangemouth.
You'll play a key role in on-board vessel and cargo inspections across the oil & gas industry, ensuring operations are safe, compliant, and meet the highest standards.


Why apply?
* Be part of a world-leading organisation trusted in over 140 countries.
* Work on high-profile projects at one of Scotland's most important oil & gas hubs.
* Gain hands-on experience with vessels, tanks, and cargo systems.
* Benefit from excellent training, development, and global career opportunities.

What you'll do
* Attend vessels, shore tanks, and terminals to carry out cargo inspections.
* Check and verify cargo operations, tanks, and transfer systems.
* Conduct sampling, measurement, and compliance checks in line with industry standards.
* Prepare clear and accurate inspection reports for clients.
* Work closely with shipping agents, operators, and terminal staff.
* Maintain a 24 hour on call status.

About you
* Background in Inspection, Testing and Certification within the Oil and Petrochemicals Industry.
* Experience with tankers, offshore support vessels, or oil & gas logistics is highly desirable.
* IFIA certification is desirable
* Knowledge of cargo operations (loading, unloading, tank cleaning, gas freeing).
* Strong reporting, communication, and problem-solving skills.
* Comfortable working independently at vessels and ports
* Flexible and willing to work unsociable hours/travel at short notice.

What's in it for you?
* Competitive salary on a permanent contract from day 1.
* 25 days holiday plus public holidays, access to a company vehicle and a wide range of company benefits.
* Industry-recognised training and support.
* A career where you directly contribute to safety, quality, and environmental protection in the oil & gas industry
* Working for an Industry leading global Inspection company certified as a UK Top Employer for the last nine years in a row

Should you require any support or assistance on your application, please contact your local Gi Group office directly.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, pledge members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability committed members, Gold status pledge members for the Armed Forces Covenant, and Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Gi Group Privacy Statement. To view a copy and to help you understand how we collect, use and process your personal data please visit the Privacy page on our Gi Group website.



Professional

Engineering

NS251006246326 - Leicester

Grangemouth - Falkirk



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Leicester@gigroup.com
Oil & Petrochemicals Inspector
Permanent / Grangemouth
Location:
Grangemouth
Industrial Sector:
Professional
Professional Area:
Engineering
Number of vacancies:
1
Reference code:
NS251006246326
Gi Group Team:
Leicester
Date Vacancy Posted:
2025-10-06

Oil & Petrochemicals Inspector - Cargo & Vessel Operations
Location: Grangemouth, Scotland
Contract Term: Permanent

Are you an experienced marine professional with a passion for safety, compliance, and the oil & gas sector? This is your opportunity to join a global leader in inspection and certification, as an Oil & Gas Inspector based in Grangemouth.
You'll play a key role in on-board vessel and cargo inspections across the oil & gas industry, ensuring operations are safe, compliant, and meet the highest standards.


Why apply?
* Be part of a world-leading organisation trusted in over 140 countries.
* Work on high-profile projects at one of Scotland's most important oil & gas hubs.
* Gain hands-on experience with vessels, tanks, and cargo systems.
* Benefit from excellent training, development, and global career opportunities.

What you'll do
* Attend vessels, shore tanks, and terminals to carry out cargo inspections.
* Check and verify cargo operations, tanks, and transfer systems.
* Conduct sampling, measurement, and compliance checks in line with industry standards.
* Prepare clear and accurate inspection reports for clients.
* Work closely with shipping agents, operators, and terminal staff.
* Maintain a 24 hour on call status.

About you
* Background in Inspection, Testing and Certification within the Oil and Petrochemicals Industry.
* Experience with tankers, offshore support vessels, or oil & gas logistics is highly desirable.
* IFIA certification is desirable
* Knowledge of cargo operations (loading, unloading, tank cleaning, gas freeing).
* Strong reporting, communication, and problem-solving skills.
* Comfortable working independently at vessels and ports
* Flexible and willing to work unsociable hours/travel at short notice.

What's in it for you?
* Competitive salary on a permanent contract from day 1.
* 25 days holiday plus public holidays, access to a company vehicle and a wide range of company benefits.
* Industry-recognised training and support.
* A career where you directly contribute to safety, quality, and environmental protection in the oil & gas industry
* Working for an Industry leading global Inspection company certified as a UK Top Employer for the last nine years in a row

Should you require any support or assistance on your application, please contact your local Gi Group office directly.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, pledge members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability committed members, Gold status pledge members for the Armed Forces Covenant, and Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Gi Group Privacy Statement. To view a copy and to help you understand how we collect, use and process your personal data please visit the Privacy page on our Gi Group website.

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Tel: 01162 544 400
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E-mail: Leicester@gigroup.com
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