Description

By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It's what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there's no limit to what you can achieve.

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Marine Surveyor

Locations: Leeds, Grimsby or Newcastle (Hybrid / Remote)
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Competitive + vehicle allowance + full benefits

We are expanding our UK Marine & Transportation Surveying team and are seeking a Goods in Transit (GIT) / Marine Cargo Surveyor to manage investigations across the cargo, logistics and supply‑chain environment.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives on problem‑solving, enjoys field‑based technical work, and wants to build a long-term career in marine cargo and logistics loss adjusting.

About the Role:

As a GIT / Marine Cargo Surveyor, you will be the first point of technical expertise when cargo is reported damaged, lost, or deteriorated in transit. You'll attend ports, warehouses, hauliers' yards, distribution centres, and client sites to investigate:

• Physical cargo damage
• Load securing failures
• Temperature deviations
• Contamination or moisture issues
• Handling or stowage concerns
• Shortage or theft indicators
• Goods affected during road, rail or sea transit

Your work will involve gathering evidence, identifying causation, assessing liability, advising on mitigation, and producing clear, concise survey reports for insurers, brokers, shippers, and logistics stakeholders.

No two days are the same-one day you may be assessing a temperature‑controlled food consignment, the next a shipment of steel, project cargo, automotive components, or consumer goods.

Key Responsibilities:

• Attend survey locations across the region (and wider UK when required)
• Investigate cargo loss, damage, deterioration, or shortage
• Determine cause of loss and advise on mitigation/salvage options
• Collect evidence: photos, statements, temperatures, data logs, documentation
• Assess packaging, load security, stowage, and handling practices
• Liaise with logistics providers, hauliers, ports, insurers, and policyholders
• Produce high‑quality technical survey reports within agreed timescales
• Represent the company professionally and support positive client relationships

What We're Looking For:

Essential:

• Full UK driving licence (frequent travel required)
• Experience in marine cargo, goods in transit, logistics, or transport operations
• Strong investigative and analytical abilities
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage your own caseload and work independently
• A practical, hands‑on mindset with attention to detail

Desirable:

• Knowledge of reefer/temperature‑controlled supply chains
• Experience with steel, bulk, project, machinery, or automotive cargoes
• Background in logistics, warehousing, freight forwarding, or insurance
• Prior surveying or adjusting experience (not essential - training provided)

What you'll get:

• Competitive salary taking into account skills, experience, and qualifications.
• Fully funded company vehicle or cash in lieu allowance
• Pension Plan
• You will join an appropriate incentive (bonus) scheme.
• Holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays.
• Flexible working from our office or your home.

Health & support

• Private healthcare plan (including pre-existing conditions).
• Life assurance.
• Employee assistance programme for employee wellbeing.
• Group Income Protection.

Other benefits

• Voluntary benefits - dental cover, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan, wellbeing and digital GP applications.
• Discounts on various products and services.

This isn't just a position, it's a pivotal role in shaping our industry.

At our company, you won't just build your career; you'll cultivate a team of experts. Our comprehensive training program empowers you to excel as well as your team members, with extensive courses on demand, training specific to roles, and opportunities to continue formal education. Together, we're not only reshaping the real estate landscape, we're building a legacy of talent. Come and be a catalyst for change within our industry.

Next steps for you:

Think we'd be a great match? Apply now - we want to hear from you.

If you're unsure whether you have all the skills needed then do apply - we are looking for all backgrounds from seasoned professionals to those returning to the workforce, and everyone in-between.

Not only that, we are proud to have a zero tolerance policy towards discrimination of any kind regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital/family status, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.

After the closing date, we will review all applications and may select some applicants for an interview (which may be virtual, or in-person).

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Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Sedgwick retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.