Trainee Agricultural Inspector

GPMutual; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading certification company is seeking an Agricultural Inspector for a permanent role in Avonmouth, Bristol. You will be responsible for conducting inspections, sampling, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. This position is open to both qualified inspectors and motivated trainees. Benefits include a performance-related bonus, private medical cover, and a generous annual leave allowance. A full driving licence is essential, with flexibility to travel as needed.

Benefits

Performance related bonus

Private medical cover

Competitive pension scheme

Generous Annual Leave

Retailer Discounts

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Length of Service Awards

Health & Wellbeing initiatives

Discounted Gym Membership

Qualifications

• Good attention to detail is essential.
• Strong communication and reporting skills required.
• Willingness to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections of agricultural products and facilities.
• Perform sampling, grading and testing in line with industry standards.
• Prepare accurate reports and documentation.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders to ensure compliance and quality assurance.
• Support training and development activities if joining in a trainee capacity.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Reporting skills

Teamwork

Flexibility to travel

Job description

Company Description

We are SGS - the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognised as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world. Our brand promise - when you need to be sure - underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability.

Job Description

• Role: Agricultural Inspector
• Job Type: Permanent
• Location: Avonmouth, Bristol (Covering Southwest- Avonmouth/ Portbury)
• Hours: 48 hours annualised contract- Including days, evenings and weekends
• Salary: £30,476, including company car
• Industry: Natural Resources

We're looking for Agricultural Inspectors to join our dynamic team. This role is open to both fully qualified inspectors and motivated individuals seeking to start and train in this field. You'll play a key role in maintaining quality standards across the agricultural supply chain, ensuring safety, compliance and integrity in everything we do.

Key Accountabilities

• Conduct inspections of agricultural products and facilities
• Perform sampling, grading and testing in line with industry standards
• Prepare accurate reports and documentation
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders to ensure compliance and quality assurance
• Support training and development activities if joining in a trainee capacity

We Welcome Applications From

• Trainees who are eager to learn, with a strong interest in agriculture and food standards, full training will be provided
• Experienced agricultural inspectors with relevant qualifications and industry knowledge

Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Good attention to detail
• Communication and reporting skills
• A willingness to work both independently and as part of a team
• Flexibility to travel as needed
• A full driving licence (Essential)

Additional Information

At SGS, We Believe In Rewarding Our Employees For Their Hard Work And Commitment. As Part Of Our Team, You Would Be Eligible For

• Performance related bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria)
• Private medical cover (subject to eligibility criteria)
Competitive pension scheme + Life Assurance
• Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays
• Retailer Discounts
• Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay
• Length of Service Awards
• Christmas Vouchers
• Health & Wellbeing initiatives
• An additional day off for your birthday
• Discounted Gym Membership

Equal Opportunity Statement

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

APPLY NOW for full consideration, if you are selected for an interview, or further consideration, we will be in touch with you directly.