SGS, world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is seeking Trainee Agricultural Inspectors for Avonmouth, Bristol to conduct inspections of agricultural products and facilities, perform sampling, grading and testing per industry standards, prepare accurate reports, and ensure compliance and quality assurance across agricultural supply chain with full training provided.
Competitive Package
Annual Salary: £30,476
Additional: Company Car Included
Coverage Area: Southwest England (Avonmouth/Portbury)
Excellent Benefits Package
- ✅ Performance Related Bonus (Discretionary)
- ✅ Private Medical Cover
- ✅ Competitive Pension Scheme + Life Assurance
- ✅ Generous Annual Leave (Increasing with Service) + Bank Holidays
- ✅ Retailer Discounts
- ✅ Enhanced Maternity/Paternity & Adoption Pay
- ✅ Length of Service Awards
- ✅ Christmas Vouchers
- ✅ Health & Wellbeing Initiatives
- ✅ Additional Day Off for Your Birthday
- ✅ Discounted Gym Membership
Role Overview
SGS is 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 key role in maintaining quality standards across agricultural supply chain, ensuring safety, compliance, and integrity in everything we do as part of SGS’s Natural Resources business line serving mining, energy, and resource sectors.
💡 Why This Role Matters: As Agricultural Inspector at SGS, you ensure quality and safety across agricultural supply chain protecting consumers and businesses, gain comprehensive training from global leader in testing and inspection, work with cutting-edge labs and digital tools, and build career with world’s leading certification company offering excellent benefits and international opportunities.
Key Accountabilities
Inspection & Testing Activities
- Conduct inspections of agricultural products and facilities
- Perform sampling, grading, and testing in line with industry standards
- Ensure compliance with quality and safety regulations
- Inspect agricultural shipments at vessels and ports
Documentation & Reporting
- Prepare accurate reports and documentation
- Maintain detailed inspection records
- Complete compliance documentation
Client & Stakeholder Relations
- Liaise with clients and stakeholders ensuring compliance and quality assurance
- Communicate inspection findings clearly and professionally
- Build positive relationships with agricultural industry partners
Training & Development
- Support training and development activities if joining in trainee capacity
- Participate in ongoing professional development
- Learn from experienced inspectors and industry experts
Qualifications
We welcome applications from:
- Trainees who are eager to learn with a strong interest in agriculture and food standards (full training provided)
- Agriculture, Food Science, or related these Degree
- Experienced agricultural inspectors with relevant qualifications and industry knowledge
Ideal Candidate Will Have
- Good attention to detail
- Communication and reporting skills
- Willingness to work both independently and as part of team
- Flexibility to travel as needed
- Full driving license (Essential)
- Interest in agriculture and food safety standards
Working Schedule
- 48 hours annualised contract
- Including days, evenings and weekends
- 12 hour shifts working around ship/vessel timings
- Flexible scheduling based on port operations
About SGS
We are SGS – world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. Recognized as global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable 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 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 global network.
Equal Opportunity Employer: SGS recruits, hires, trains, and promotes 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 protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.
Who Should Apply?
- Agriculture Graduates: Eager to start inspection career with comprehensive training
- Food Science Professionals: Seeking quality assurance and inspection role
- Career Changers: With interest in agricultural standards and compliance
- Experienced Inspectors: Looking for global company with excellent benefits
- Quality Assurance Professionals: Wanting agricultural sector specialization
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