Summer Plant Health Inspector

3 weeks ago

Perth, United Kingdom Scottish Government Full time

**Details**:
**Reference number**:

- 339588**Salary**:

- £103- £103.84 per day**Job grade**:

- Administrative Officer- A4**Contract type**:

- Temporary**Length of employment**:

- 6 weeks**Type of role**:

- Operational Delivery**Working pattern**:

- Full-time**Number of jobs available**:

- 14Contents

Location

About the job

**Benefits**:
Things you need to know

Location
- Perth, Scotland, PH1 1RXAbout the job

**Job summary**:
An opportunity has arisen within our Science and Advice for Scottish Agriculture (SASA) branch to fill a number of temporary inspector roles in the Perthshire, Fife and Angus area for a period of approximately 4 weeks during July 2024 and also in subsequent years (6 weeks total including training).

A Division of the Scottish Governments Directorate for Agriculture and Rural Economy (ARE), SASA provides advice and scientific services to ARE and the rest of the Scottish Government in relation to crops and the environment.

Working as a member of a team of inspectors, you will be involved in the inspection of field crops of seed potatoes entered into the Scottish Seed Potato Classification Scheme. The work will involve visiting farms and assisting in the inspection of these crops. In carrying out inspections you must be proficient in the identification of potato varieties, rogues, pests and diseases and be familiar with the inspection tolerances for each classification grade. No previous experience is necessary as you will receive full training as outlined above. Findings must be recorded accurately and inspection reports completed in a neat and legible fashion.

No formal qualifications are required for the role and full, comprehensive training will be provided. However, an agricultural or biological science background would be advantageous. Applicants should also be aware that the post involves working outside in all but the most severe weather conditions and as travel is involved access to transport would be an advantage.

If successful, you will be required to attend, and pass, a practical two week training course near Gogarbank, Edinburgh which you will be paid for. The course will start on 17 June 2024, with the exam taking place on 26 June 2024. The course is fully paid at the advertised rate and all accommodation and Travel and Subsistence costs will also be covered.

**This is a Fixed Term Appointment for 6 weeks.**

**Job description**:

- Support senior inspectors travelling between farms to inspect seed potato crops for a number of different growers.
- Identify faults in the crops and record results of inspection in accordance with best practice
- Liaise with growers regarding the standard of their crops

**Person specification**:

- Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with both colleagues and growers and be able to communicate information in a clear, accurate and concise manner.
- Strong planning and organisational skills including the ability to use initiative to meet targets whilst working with mínimal supervision.
- The ability to use own initiative and judgement to make decisions, understanding the impact others and knowing when to seek the support of senior supervisors.
- A successful track record of working effectively as part of a team and building good working relationships with others.

**Benefits**:

- Learning and development tailored to your role
- An environment with flexible working options
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
- A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%

Things you need to know

**Selection process details**:

- Sift and Interview dates TBC- Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.**Security**:
- People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.**Nationality requirements**:
This job is broadly open to the following groups:

- UK nationals
- nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
- Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)**Working for the Civil Service**:

- The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
- We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).-
- This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.- Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for

  • Waste Water Treatment Plant Operative

    4 weeks ago

    Perth, United Kingdom ABP UK Full time

    Operating the Effluent Plant is a major element of the site and will be required to continually monitor and maintain the effluent treatment plant to ensure the site meets all discharge consent limits put in place by Scottish Water and optimise the performance of the plant to minimise the running costs. We are looking for someone that is proactive,...

  • Sheq Advisor

    4 weeks ago

    Perth, United Kingdom CSR Full time

    Our Client, a UK wide, NI based leading Building and Civil engineering contractor, are currently looking to employ an experienced and ambitious SHEQ Advisor on site in Perth Project Value £14million £45 - 55K DOE The SHEQ Advisor reports directly to the SHEQ Director and will liaise with the Project Manager and site team and is responsible for advising...

  • Service Coordinator

    4 weeks ago

    Perth, United Kingdom Support Help and Integration in Perthshire (SCIO) Full time

    Are you wanting to work in a role that really makes a difference to children with Additional Support Needs and their families? S.H.I.P has an exciting opportunity to join our team. The role involves managing and developing our current services and helping develop SHIP services into more rural areas. S.H.I.P. (Support Help and Integration in Perthshire) was...

  • Supply/relief Scheme Assistant

    4 weeks ago

    Perth, United Kingdom Caledonia Housing Association Full time

    **Job Ref: JUL20238024** **Job Title: Supply/Relief Scheme Assistant** **Location: Canal Street, Perth** **Hours: Variable hours to cover staff holidays and sick leave** **Salary: £11.80 per hour** **Closing date: 12 noon Friday 18th August 2023** **Come and join us!** Caledonia Housing Group - _Housing Association of the Year award and Social Housing...

  • Mechanical Site Supervisor

    4 days ago

    Perth, United Kingdom Navartis Full time

    Job Title: Mechanical Site Supervisor Location: Perth Day rate: £450 - £550p/d outside IR35 Contract: 6 months initial contract A fantastic opportunity for a Mechanical Site Supervisor has arisen with a Principal Contractor to work on substation builds, upgrades and replacements. Key responsibilities for this Mechanical Site Supervisor role: -...

  • Assistant Project Agent, Ruthvenfield Depot

    6 days ago

    Perth, United Kingdom Tayside Contracts Full time

    Based at Ruthvenfield Depot, Perth Vacancy Ref: 17927 37 hours per week £31,331.60 - £33,530.99 per annum (Pay Award Pending) A Category B driving licence is essential for this post. You will provide support as appropriate to project staff within the designated area. Co-ordinate and control small to medium sized roads maintenance contracts and other...

  • Stonemason

    4 weeks ago

    Perth, United Kingdom Historic Environment Scotland Full time

    **Details**: **Reference number**: - 301902**Salary**: - £23,971 - £26,842- A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%**Job grade**: - Other- Band B**Contract type**: - Permanent**Business area**: - HES - Operations - Perth Depot**Type of role**: - Other**Working pattern**: - Annualised hours**Number of jobs available**: -...

  • Fencer

    7 days ago

    Perth, United Kingdom Scotfast Limited Full time

    Scotfast operate across the UK, carrying out large scale fencing and civil projects. Working with government frameworks and major civil contractors, delivering a high quality of service to our clients, efficiently. Due to expansion, we are looking to employ hardworking, motivated individuals, with a strong work ethic to join our team on a full-time basis....

  • Machine Operator

    3 weeks ago

    Glenfarg, Perth & Kinross, United Kingdom The Binn Group Full time

    We are recruiting an experienced full-time Excavator operator to work within our busy Primary Recycling Yard. The Role: We are a well-established and fast-growing waste management company who are looking to employ an experienced full-time Excavator operator to become part of our team at Binn Ecopark. The Person: The successful candidates for the role...

  • Shop Mechanic

    6 days ago

    Glenfarg, Perth & Kinross, United Kingdom The Binn Group Full time

    Ensure compliance with DVSA and SHE Regulations. Mechanical Activities: Carry out cost effective major and minor mechanical repairs to Group fleet. Carry out and assist in the maintenance and repairs of waste management systems and machinery. Comply with the requirements of a safe working environment by following the H&S policy and applying safe...

  • Machine Operator

    3 weeks ago

    Glenfarg, Perth & Kinross, United Kingdom The Binn Group Full time

    Application Closing Date: 30 th August 2019 Job description: We are recruiting an experienced full-time Excavator operator to work within our busy Primary Recycling Yard. The Role: We are a well-established and fast-growing waste management company who are looking to employ an experienced full-time Excavator operator to become part of our team at Binn...

  • HGV Cat C Licence Driver

    3 days ago

    Perth & Kinross, United Kingdom J B Corrie & Co Ltd Full time

    About us: We are fencing specialists with a proud heritage that stretches back for more than one hundred years. We are a family-owned business and currently in the ownership of the fourth generation Corrie company prides itself on supplying and delivering a quality assured product and service. About the role: We are looking for a HGV Cat C Licence Lorry...

  • HGV Cat C Licence Driver

    2 days ago

    Perth & Kinross, United Kingdom J B Corrie & Co Ltd Full time

    About us: We are fencing specialists with a proud heritage that stretches back for more than one hundred years. We are a family-owned business and currently in the ownership of the fourth generation Corrie company prides itself on supplying and delivering a quality assured product and service. About the role: We are looking for a HGV Cat C Licence Lorry...

  • HGV Cat C Licence Driver

    3 days ago

    Perth & Kinross, Scotland, United Kingdom J B Corrie & Co Ltd Full time

    About us: We are fencing specialists with a proud heritage that stretches back for more than one hundred years. We are a family-owned business and currently in the ownership of the fourth generation Corrie company prides itself on supplying and delivering a quality assured product and service. About the role: We are looking for a HGV Cat C Licence...