2 locations: Scotland, EnglandPosted 6 days agoPart-time
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ABOUT YOU
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.
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
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.