Company Description
SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 95,000 employees, we operate a network of more than 2,400 offices and laboratories around the world.
Why join our team?
Our high-performance culture turns people into high achievers. We invest heavily in training and everyone is given the learning tools to perform in their roles. Beyond personal development we also encourage all our staff to engage with the business, and buy-in to their goals, ambitions and corporate values in a way that will inspire them to want to drive the business forward proactively and generate success.
Job Description
Role: Cargo Inspector- Agricultural
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: £28,000-£32,000
Location: Southampton, South Coast
Benefits / perks:
- Company Vehicle
- 10% annual bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria)
- Private Medical Cover (after one year of employment)
- 4-8% matching company pension contributions
- 4x Life Assurance
- Birthday Leave Scheme
- Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay
- Length of Service Awards
- Health & Wellbeing initiatives
- Christmas Vouchers.
The role of Cargo Inspector
As an Agriculture Inspector, you will play a vital role in safeguarding the quality and safety of agricultural products.
The role of Cargo Inspector is to deliver cargo Inspection /testing and sampling services within the Agricultural commodity market.
Key Accountabilities:-
- To perform, record, and report weighing of Agricultural commodities and Biomass.
- To obtain representative samples as per client-specific instruction or by industry best practice to ensure product integrity and quality of analysis.
- To provide complete and accurate operational reports to local coordination offices and maintain all raw inspection data.
- Identify and initiate improvements to current inspection operations to maximise personnel utilisation, equipment availability and adherence to technical standards.
Due to the nature of the business, the role of Inspector will require flexibility with hours of work to fit with shipping/tide times. We operate an annual hour’s working pattern, and you will receive 32 days’ annual leave to start which increases with service.
Qualifications
We would love to hear from you if you have an Agricultural background (Agriculture degree, Farmers, horticulturists, food experience, livestock, etc.)
What we look for in our Inspectors?
We require our Inspectors to have the following skills, experience and knowledge:
- Previous experience in agriculture inspection or a related role is preferred.
- Knowledge of agricultural practices, regulations, and quality standards.
- Strong attention to detail and observational skills.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and make sound decisions.
- Familiarity with relevant software and tools for data recording and reporting.
Additional Information
APPLY NOW for full consideration, you can be sure that your application will be treated confidentially and impartially, and you will always receive an update within 10 business days
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