Farm Assessor
About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Farm Assessor to join our team covering the Scottish region. We are seeking someone with a hands-on agricultural background who is interested in becoming a Farm Assessor and joining our team focusing on Beef, Lamb, and Dairy on a zero-hour contract.
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Required skills and experience:
- Formal Qualification/Degree in Agriculture or a related field is desirable but not essential
- Relevant experience working with associated Agriculture areas (cattle/sheep/crops/organics etc.) or in industry. Additionally, experience with any Red Tractor scheme would also be desirable
- Good communication, IT and organizational skills
- Strong writing and analytical skills
- Ability to work independently and be self-motivated
- We are seeking someone with experience and a strong understanding of the agricultural industry who can build rapport with customers through empathy and effective communication. A farming background, with hands-on exposure to the beef, lamb, and dairy sectors, is essential.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
As a Farm Assessor, you will be required to plan and conduct professional Red Tractor audits to enable the delivery of assessments and certification services that meet customer requirements. As a Farm Assessor, you will be responsible for monitoring and assessing agricultural standards, ensuring farmers are fully compliant. These could be standards in animal welfare, farm assurance, health and safety, environmental legislation and many more.
Key activities:
To carry out Red Tractor accredited audit programmes with a focus on Beef, Lamb and Dairy audits.
Deliver specific client training programmes and on-the-job coaching, where required.
Provide the highest level of service and responsiveness to our clients.
Fully follow the Audit Brief for all audits undertaken, ensuring audit-specific requirements are met.
Accurately complete all reports and paperwork, handheld data capture forms, and other documentation, as required, for each client audit/visit
Progress actions speedily and report delays in completion to any agreed timescales
Zero hours contract, flexible working hours, paid per audit.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Join Intertek and become part of our global network of inspiring and entrepreneurial colleagues. We are a global family that values diversity and we thrive working together with precision, pace, and passion.
- We are working to make the world Ever Better, ensuring the quality, safety and sustainability of products and services used by millions of people around the world.
- Competitive salary/benefits
- Development and career opportunities around the Globe
- Working in a highly motivated team and dynamic working environment
- We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate against applicants, and all qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
- We are committed to fair and equitable pay and are proud to be a Real Living Wage employer, ensuring our colleagues are compensated in line with independently assessed living standards. We are also committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment to support candidates and employees with disabilities or special needs.
- Intertek operates a preferred supplier arrangement, and we do not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies.
Preferred Qualifications
- Formal Qualification/Degree in Agriculture or a related field is desirable but not essential
About Intertek
Intertek is a global provider of assurance, testing, inspection, and certification services. It helps organizations assess quality, safety, sustainability, and regulatory compliance across products, operations, and supply chains.
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