Agriculture Inspector - Larne

Our client, A Large public sector organisation based in Larne, is looking for an Agriculture Inspector to join their team.

Duration: 6 Months with possible extension

Rate of pay: £19.00 (This rate has a 20% shift disturbance allowance built in)

Location: Larne

Hours: 37 hours per week. This will be worked as part of a shift arrangement which will include regular weekend and night duty. It is expected that the four week shift pattern will provide coverage for 3 shifts of 8.24 hours duration every 24 hours.

Responsibilities

The purpose of the post is to provide support to veterinary staff who carry out sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) on eligible goods entering Northern Ireland (NI) Points of Entry i.e. NI sea and airports with effect 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. They will ensure compliance with import and export regulations, complete checks to detect and prevent illegal movements and illegal import of products of animal origin, issue rectification and detention notices for non compliances, assist with the investigation of animal import and export discrepancies, and complete inspections at ports to prevent the entry of Epizootic disease.

Eligibility Criteria

• 2 GCSEs/GCE "O" levels or equivalent, at Grade C or above in Maths and English
• At least one of the following: (i) Level 3 Diploma in Work based Agriculture; (ii) Level 3 Extended Diploma in Agriculture; (iii) Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in Agriculture; or an equivalent qualification
• At least three months relevant work experience gained within the last two years
• Full valid driving licence allowing the driving of manual vehicles in NI and access to a form of transport which permits meeting the requirements of the post in full.

Applications will also be considered from applicants with relevant formal qualifications considered by the selection panel to be of an equivalent or higher standard to those stated. Relevant or equivalent qualifications for English and Mathematics GCSE/GCE include "O" levels at Grade C or above or Essential Skills Level 2.

Additional Information

• Appointee must have access to a form of transport to enable them to fulfil the responsibilities of the post.
• As a shift working role, night workers must have an assessment in place.
• You are required to wear a uniform and must wear Personal Protective Equipment.
• You will be required to provide documentary evidence of your qualifications.

This position is compliant with the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion requirements.