Feed Agricultural Assessor – Subcontractor

Harrogate, England, United Kingdom

9/3/2024

Job Summary

Kiwa Agri Food are recruiting auditors for the Trade Assurance Scheme for Combinable Crops (TASCC) owned by Agriculture Industries Confederation. Kiwa is a dynamic audit and certification body based in Harrogate and we are looking for self-employed individuals on a subcontracted basis. With a competitive audit fee and excellent support from a dedicated team, you will assist in the auditing against industry standards, writing detailed reports and providing technical support to the sector. Candidates should possess a strong willingness to travel, as the role will involve visiting various sites across the UK. This role is based in the UK ideally in the following locations: - ROI and Northern Ireland - North West of England, Cumbria and surrounding areas - Chester and into North Wales - Southwest of England into Cornwall/Devon Kiwa, is a global top 20 leader in Testing, Inspection and Certification. Our company motto is: We create trust. We want you to trust us with becoming your employer of choice. We offer excellent training and development opportunities, the freedom to do your job as you see fit and we are a respectful and diverse company that employs over 10,000 Kiwans worldwide.

About The Role

• Conducting thorough, complete, and technically competent assessments to determine a company’s compliance with the TASCC scheme.
• Report into and work closely with the TASCC Scheme Manager
• Create strong relationships with customers and scheme owners ensuring ongoing business.
• Update and maintain records and reports in electronic systems.
• Attend meetings, training seminars, shows and events as required.
• Ensure the quality of the service we offer.
• Maintain technical knowledge via continual professional development and develop knowledge of other areas in the sector.
  
  

Do you have what it takes?

• Valid driver’s license and willing to travel around UK.
• Commercial experience within the agricultural supply, agriculture, or food industries.
• HACCP training (essential).
• Lead Assessor qualification is desirable.
• A working understanding of feed/food safety issues.
• A working understanding of quality systems and preferably experience in an inspection role.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Good working knowledge of typical IT tools (Microsoft Office, etc).
• Dynamism, aptitude for problem solving and teamwork, practicality, reliability, flexibility, and results oriented.
• Exceptional communication skills and interpersonal relations at all levels.
• Be able to work under own initiative
  
  

What can you expect from us in return?

We achieve results. Our values run through our business; ‘We ARE Kiwa’, Ambitious, Reliable and Engaged. That is how we interact not only with our colleagues and customers, but everyone we meet. We embrace the personal development of all our colleagues, we will encourage you to be ambitious, explore new ideas and help make our world a safer, more sustainable place. You will work within an organization that is very dynamic and in which you have all the space to maximally develop yourself.

Kiwa is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We fully take advantage of the flexibility we have to hire Kiwan’s from around the world and from any background. We give our team a work environment free from prejudice, discrimination, and intimidation so they can do their best work and live happy lives. Inclusivity and equality are important to us, and we don’t tolerate behaviours that don’t follow these values.

Are you interested in the Assessor position and feel this role will suit you? Please do not hesitate to apply today!

If you have any questions about this role and would like to speak a member of the Recruitment Team, please e-mail us at uk.careers@kiwa.com.