We are delighted that you're thinking about a career with SGS!

We currently have an exciting opportunity at SGS for a Trainee Arla Farm Auditor - to join our highly successful certification division. Liaising clients across various countries. 

SGS are the global leader and innovator in inspection, verification, testing and certification services. Trusted all over the world, SGS is a market leader because we put 100% passion, pride and innovation into everything we do. We encourage new ideas. We welcome people who challenge the way we do things. And we will be 100% committed to helping you reach your full potential.

At SGS, we have an open corporate and international culture, we offer a dynamic work environment in a leading global company. Our high professional standards and our sustainability approach guarantee you a future-oriented work environment. We invest in our employees for the long term and we are committed to supporting your development within the company. 

Job Title: Trainee Arla Farm Auditor 

Job Type: Permanent 

Hours:  37.5 per week 

Job Location: Oldbury- Field based- Location is not critical, travel around the UK is essential 

Benefits / perks: 

• Company car or car allowance 
• 10% annual bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria)
• Private Medical Cover 
• 4-8% matching company pension contributions
• 4x Life Assurance
• 24 days Annual Leave (increasing with service) plus bank holidays
• Birthday Leave Scheme
• Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay
• Length of Service Awards
• Health & Wellbeing initiatives
• Christmas Vouchers

Main Purpose of Role

• To conduct assesment/audits/reviews for end customers who are part of the scheme throughout the UK
• To provide full efficient planning and scheduling of all audit visits and  invoicing for accounts.

Key Accountabilities

• Conduct audits in accordance with established procedures, maintaining a high standard of service delivery that ensures effective customer relationships
• Complete all chargeable work within the required budget and timeframes to ensure customer satisfaction and efficiency of the business
• Ensure completion of all assigned work and relevant documentation in accordance with required procedures and standards to fulfil customer expectations
• Provide accurate and timely reporting as required by line management to assist the planning and management of operations and to meet client requirements
• Manage personal schedule to work efficiently and to meet target chargeability requirements as defined by your line manager.
• To manage personal expenditure required to fulfil the role in order that customer relations and profitability of the business are not compromised.
• At all times, adopt a safe behaviour by exercising due regard for the health and safety of yourself, colleagues and clients, in line with the Company’s policies and procedures.
• Ensure full compliance with the Company’s Code of Integrity & Professional Conduct, and at all times adopt behaviour in accordance with SGS UK’s Equality & Diversity policy.
• Plan and schedule all required audit visits, to meet client requirements and where appropriate accreditation rules
• Ensure all client visit dates are accurately entered onto Salesforce to maintain an up-to-date system
• Liaise with clients, auditors and affiliates when date changes are requested to ensure effective facilitation of the same
• To investigate and resolve queries to a satisfactory conclusion within prescribed timelines
• To enter post-visit data onto the system in a full and accurate manner to maintain traceability of contract

• Post secondary education in agriculture
• Five GCSEs (Grades A-C) including Mathematics and English Language

Skills & Knowledge

Must be able to demonstrate an ability and willingness to:

• Work under pressure to demanding deadlines.
• Be self-motivated and disciplined, able to work without close supervision
• Influence others whilst operating as part of a larger team
• Have a full driving licence and be able to conduct audits throughout the country
• Excellent communication skills to be able to engage at all levels within organisations
• Handle an online submission tool
• Understand the applicable laws as they apply to the scheme (Agricultural sector, specifically dairy and cattle)
• Understand applicable practices as they apply to the scheme (e.g. Animal Welfare & Health, Hygiene, Milk Quality etc)
• The ability to demonstrate a willingness to learn and adapt flexibly to change
• Attention to detail
• Able to organise their own workload in line with current procedures.
• IT literate, working knowledge of Word, Excel

Experience

• Very solid Agricultural background and experience in milk production and dairy cow management
• Practical experience in dairy and cattle Farming
• Experience in engaging and working with Farmers
• Customer service experience with both internal and external customers
• Good communication and organisational skills

APPLY NOW for full consideration, you can be sure that your application will be treated confidentially and impartially, and you will always receive an update within 10 business days.