At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to sample Biomass and Solid Fuels, supporting global trade.
- Company: Alfred H Knight, a family-owned business with a strong reputation in energy services.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, pension, life assurance, and employee assistance programme.
- Other info: Flexible shifts with travel opportunities and career growth in a supportive culture.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in sustainable energy logistics while working in dynamic environments.
- Qualifications: Experience in shipping/ports and excellent communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 22950 - 28050 £ per year.
Alfred H Knight has an exciting opportunity for a Field Operations Sampler to join our Energy Services team based in Immingham, UK. Working at the heart of port and client operations supporting major contracts, you will play a crucial hands-on role in enabling global trade and sustainable energy logistics. As part of our field shipping team, you will carry out mechanical and manual sampling of Biomass and Solid Fuels, operate automated sampling systems, prepare samples for laboratory analysis, and transport them across our facility networks.
Shift Pattern: 182 hours per month on a flexible shift working rota, which may cover weekdays, weekends, night shifts, and bank holidays depending on vessel schedules and operational demand.
Travel: Travel to surrounding ports and other AHK UK locations will be required, with occasional overnight stays to support broader business needs.
ABOUT US Alfred H Knight is a totally independent, family owned business spanning five generations. A global network of strategically placed offices and laboratories enable global trade by providing independent inspection, analysis and consultancy services to the metals and minerals, solid fuels and agriculture industries. We have honed and carefully crafted our reputation. Delivering knowledge and professionalism in all aspects of weighing, sampling and analysis. We thrive by continuing to re-invest in our facilities, technology and people.
DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES? To be successful at Alfred H Knight you will need to display the following:
- Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to liaise clearly with internal teams and external port personnel.
- Admin & IT: Strong basic administrative capabilities alongside proficiency in daily IT tools.
- Organisation: Outstanding organisation skills to manage sampling routines and track details accurately.
- Relationship Building: Proven ability to build positive, professional relationships across internal departments and with external client partners.
- Self-Motivation & Adaptability: Highly self-motivated, with the initiative to work independently and adapt quickly in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
Required Work Experience: Experience of working in shipping/ports.
Required Qualifications: Valid UK Driving Licence.
Travel: Travel may be required to work between various AHK locations to support business needs. You must be prepared to work in other locations where overnight stays may be required.
BENEFITS: We are offering an excellent opportunity with a salary and benefits package to match including pension, life assurance and an employee assistance programme. If you are invited to interview, please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability. Alfred H Knight is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment and hence welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Field Operations Sampler in Immingham employer: Alfred H. Knight Holdings Limited
Alfred H Knight offers an exceptional opportunity for Agriculture Graduates at our UK Head Office in Prescot, Liverpool, where you will embark on a unique 2-year development programme. Our dynamic work culture fosters personal growth and career progression, providing hands-on experience in global agriculture while promoting sustainability and food safety. With competitive benefits, including a pension and life assurance, and the chance to engage with international operations, this role is perfect for those eager to make a meaningful impact in the agricultural industry.
Contact Details:
Alfred H. Knight Holdings Limited Recruitment Team
