Trainee Agriculture Inspector

As an Inspector, you'll play a key role in ensuring the quality and accuracy of agricultural cargo movements across the supply chain. This is a varied, field-based role where no two days are the same. You will mainly be working outdoors across ports, terminals, and vessels. You will be:

• Travelling to ports, warehouses, and onboard vessels to carry out inspections
• Attending ships to inspect agricultural cargos and take representative samples
• Conducting quality and condition inspections of commodities such as grains, cereals, and other agricultural products
• Drawing and handling cargo samples in line with industry standards
• Recording inspection data and preparing accurate reports using SGS systems
  
  Are you currently working in agriculture, farming, or crop-related industries and looking for a new challenge? Whether you're hands-on working on a farm, have an agriculture or crop science background, or are looking to move into inspection and surveying, this could be the perfect next step in your career., We're keen to hear from candidates with a range of backgrounds, including:
• Farming or agriculture experience
• Crop science, agriculture, or related degree
• Experience working in outdoor, hands-on environments
• OR individuals looking to start a career in inspection, surveying, or port operations
You will also need:
• A practical, hands-on approach and willingness to learn
• Good attention to detail
• Physical resilience and adaptability
• Flexibility to work as part of a 24/7 operation
• Strong communication skills
• A full UK driving licence
  
  We are SGS - the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized 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.
SGS's Natural Resources business line powers the agriculture, petrochemical, mining, energy, and resource sectors with expert testing, inspection, and certification. From exploration to trade, SGS helps clients boost efficiency, stay compliant, and reduce risk-backed by cutting-edge labs, digital tools, and a global network.

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
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.