Trainee Agricultural Inspector

Global Head of Talent Acquisition @ SGS | Talent Acquisition Strategies

SGS is the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognised 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 mining, energy and resource sectors with expert testing, inspection, and certification. From exploration to trade, we help clients boost efficiency, stay compliant, and reduce risk – backed by cutting‑edge labs, digital tools and a global network.

• Role: Agricultural Inspector
• Job Type: Permanent
• Location: Avonmouth, Bristol (Covering Southwest - Avonmouth/Portbury)
• Hours: 48 hours annualised contract – including days, evenings and weekends
• Salary: £30,476, including company car
• Industry: Natural Resources

We’re 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 a key role in maintaining quality standards across the agricultural supply chain, ensuring safety, compliance and integrity in everything we do.

• Conduct inspections of agricultural products and facilities.
• Perform sampling, grading and testing in line with industry standards.
• Prepare accurate reports and documentation.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders to ensure compliance and quality assurance.
• Support training and development activities if joining in a trainee capacity.

We welcome applications from:

• Trainees who are eager to learn and have a strong interest in agriculture and food standards; full training will be provided.
• Experienced agricultural inspectors with relevant qualifications and industry knowledge.

• Good attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills.
• Willingness to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to travel as needed.
• A full driving licence (essential).

• 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.