SPS Inspector — 24/7 Port Shifts + 20% Allowance (Larne)

Jdr Recruitment; Larne; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift Disturbance Allowance (20%)

Job summary

JDR Recruitment is recruiting 3 Agricultural Import Inspectors for a Northern Ireland Civil Service assignment with DAERA at Larne Point of Entry. Starting immediately, you will support SPS controls and ensure compliance with import/export regulations.

The role requires a driving licence, specific agricultural qualifications, and 3 months' recent experience. Shift pattern is 24/7 rotating, with a 20% shift disturbance allowance.

Qualifications

• GCSE/GCE English and Mathematics at Grade C or above.
• Level 3 Diploma/Extended Diploma/Advanced Technical Diploma in Agriculture or equivalent.
• At least 3 months' relevant post-qualification experience in agriculture in the last 2 years.
• Full current driving licence allowing you to drive manual vehicles in Northern Ireland.
• Access to suitable transport.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the import and export of livestock, animal products, poultry, plants and timber.
• Support SPS official controls alongside veterinary staff.
• Complete checks to ensure compliance with import/export regulations.
• Identify and help prevent illegal movements of regulated goods.
• Help detect illegal imports of products of animal origin.
• Record inspection and compliance information accurately.
• Issue rectification and detention notices where non-compliance is identified.

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Work-based Agriculture

Level 3 Extended Diploma in Agriculture

Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in Agriculture

Recognised equivalent agricultural qualification

Job description

JDR Recruitment is recruiting 3 Agricultural Import Inspectors for a Northern Ireland Civil Service assignment with DAERA at Larne Point of Entry. Starting immediately, you will support SPS controls and ensure compliance with import/export regulations.

The role requires a driving licence, specific agricultural qualifications, and 3 months' recent experience. Shift pattern is 24/7 rotating, with a 20% shift disturbance allowance.