Summer Plant Health Inspectors

The Company:

SASA is a division of the Scottish Government based on the outskirts of Edinburgh, consisting of offices, laboratories, glasshouses and an experimental farm. Our scientists and their supporters work to ensure the quality, safety, and security of our food supply in Scotland, and contribute to the quality of our environment. ​

The Scottish Government is the devolved government for Scotland. We have responsibility for a wide range of key policy areas including: education, health, the economy, justice, housing and transport. We offer rewarding careers and employ people across Scotland in a wide range of professions and roles.

Our staff are part of the UK Civil Service, working for Ministers and senior stakeholders to deliver vital public services which improve the lives of the people of Scotland.

We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment along with a wide range of employee benefits. Find out more about what we offer.

As part of the UK Civil Service, we uphold the Civil Service Nationality Rules.

Responsibilities:

• Inspect seed potato crops throughout the growing season to ensure that they meet requirements for disease and purity.
• Attend the annual seed potato inspector training course held at Gogarbank, Edinburgh and reach the required standard necessary to conduct inspections.
• Work as part of a small team inspecting seed potato crops, liaising with growers and recording the results of inspection in an accurate manner.

Our standard hours are 35 hours per week, we offer a range of flexible and hybrid working options depending on the needs of the role. If you have specific questions about the role you are applying for, please contact us.

For more information on the role contact John Ellicott at john.ellicott@sasa.gov.scot