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

Duration: Initially expected to last for 6 months with an option to extend

Rate of pay: £17.40 per hour (This rate has a 20% shift development allowance built in)

Location: Belfast

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 i.e. early, late and overnight shift as follows. This includes a one hour in work rest/meal break. Staff cover 6 nights during the night shift week.

Main Duties:

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 which will monitor the import and export of livestock, animal products, poultry, plants and timber. The Inspector Group 1 will ensure compliance with import and export regulations, complete checks to detect and prevent illegal movements and illegal import of products of animal origin. The Inspector Group 1 will issue rectification and detention notices for non-compliances.
– The Inspector Group 1 will assist with the investigation of animal import and export discrepancies.
– The Inspector Group 1 will complete inspections at Ports to prevent the entry of Epizootic disease.

Essential Criteria:
Applicants must have:
1. 2 GCSEs /GCE “O” levels or equivalent*, at Grade C or above in Maths and English
AND
(i)At least a Level 3 Diploma in Work-based Agriculture
OR
(ii) A Level 3 Extended Diploma in Agriculture
OR
(iii) A Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in Agriculture
OR
(iv) Equivalent**
AND
2. At least 3 months’ relevant post qualification work experience in the agriculture industry.
AND
3. A full, current driving licence enabling the licence holder to drive in Northern Ireland and access to a form of transport which will permit them to meet the requirements of the post in full.
Applications will also be considered from applicants with relevant formal qualifications considered to be of an equivalent or higher standard to those stated.
Relevant or equivalent qualifications: give the type of qualification and date awarded (the date awarded is the date on which you were notified of your result by the official awarding body). If you believe your qualification is equivalent to the one required, the onus is on you to provide the panel with details of modules studied etc. so that a well-informed decision can be made.

* Examples of equivalent qualifications to English and Mathematics GCSE/GCE are “O” levels at Grade C or above or Essential Skills Level 2.

** Examples of equivalent qualifications:
• A National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) at Level 3 in Livestock or Crop Production or Poultry
• A National Diploma in Agriculture
• A College Diploma in Agriculture
• Advanced Diploma in Agriculture
• A relevant NVQ Level 3 qualification
You will be required to provide documentary evidence of your qualifications
**Please note that successful applicants will be required to complete an AccessNI check**

In this role you are required to wear a uniform and must wear Personal Protective Equipment.

If interested, feel free to reach out to Amy on amy.clarke@therecruitmentco.uk