Agriculture Inspector Group 1

The Recruitment Co; Larne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Agriculture Inspector Group 1 for a 4-month role in Larne Port. The incumbent will conduct sanitary and phytosanitary checks, ensuring compliance with regulations for livestock and products entering Northern Ireland. The position involves full-time shift work with opportunities for applicants with relevant qualifications and experience to ensure regulatory standards are maintained.

Qualifications

• Full valid driving licence for manual vehicle operation in NI required.
• At least three months relevant work experience in the last two years.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinary staff with SPS checks on imported goods.
• Monitor compliance with regulations and issue notices for non-compliance.
• Assist in investigations into discrepancies regarding import/export.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Compliance Monitoring

Sanitary Checks Knowledge

Education

2 GCSEs / GCE “O” levels at Grade C or above in Maths and English

Level 3 Diploma in Work-based Agriculture or equivalent

Job description

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We are currently recruiting for an Agriculture Inspector Group 1 based in Larne Port. The successful candidates will be required to start once the vetting paperwork, ANI clearance has been completed.

Duration: 4 months

Rate of pay: £17.92

Hours of work: Full Time Shift work.

37 hours per week. This will be worked as part of a shift arrangement which includes regular weekend and night duties. The four-week shift pattern provides coverage for 3 shifts of approximately 8.24 hours each, including early, late, and overnight shifts, with a one-hour rest/meal break. Staff cover 6 nights during the night shift week.

Example working times:

• Early Shift: 05:30 – 13:55
• Late Shift: 13:30 – 21:55
• Night Shift: 21:30 – 05:55

Key Responsibilities:

The role involves supporting veterinary staff in carrying out sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) checks on eligible goods entering Northern Ireland (NI) Points of Entry, such as NI sea and airports, from 1st January 2021. The Inspector Group 1 will work as part of a team monitoring the import and export of livestock, animal products, poultry, plants, and timber. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with regulations, conducting checks to prevent illegal movements and imports of animal-origin products, issuing rectification and detention notices for non-compliance, assisting with investigations into discrepancies, and inspecting ports to prevent the entry of epizootic diseases.

Essential Criteria:

• 2 GCSEs / GCE “O” levels or equivalent at Grade C or above in Maths and English
• At least a Level 3 Diploma in Work-based Agriculture, Level 3 Extended Diploma, Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma, or equivalent
• At least three months relevant work experience within the last two years
• Full valid driving licence allowing manual vehicle operation in NI and access to suitable transport

Applicants with relevant formal qualifications of an equivalent or higher standard will also be considered. Evidence of qualifications must be provided.

Interested candidates should send their CV via the provided link or to [emailprotected].