Plant Health & Seeds Inspector
Company: Government Recruitment Service
Salary: £30,681 to £30,681 a year
Hours: Full-time
Location: King's Lynn
Job type: Permanent
Posting date: 4 Nov 2026
Closing date: 23 Nov 2026
Can you help us protect the biosecurity of Great Britain, safeguarding plant health for the benefit of people, the environment and the economy?
If you have a passion for plants and the environment, with good communication and organisational skills, and an eye for detail, we want to hear from you. We’ll support you throughout your career development and provide extensive training so you’ll also need an enthusiasm to learn.
We have a number of exciting opportunities to join our team of Plant & Bee Health Inspectors delivering physical inspections of plants, associated products and produce across the region.
Working as part of a regional team, on-site inspections may include visiting farms, nurseries, garden centres and markets, as well as conducting wider environmental surveys, so you should be happy to work outdoors all year round.
The current vacancies are:
Eastern Region North:King's Lynn
Eastern Region Central: Cambridge
Midlands East Region:Nottingham -while the contractual office base is Nottingham, the role will involve working predominantly at East Midlands Airport.
- Physical inspection of plants, seeds, planting material and produce, agricultural crops and machinery, looking for quarantine plant pests and diseases and collecting samples where appropriate. This may include taking action to control potential outbreaks
- Perform statutory duties, enforce marketing standards, ensure compliance with regulations
- Build client relationships and manage customer expectations, in line with policies, targets and legislation. Be prepared to undertake difficult conversations with customers, stakeholders and/or delivery partners
- Complete administrative duties accurately and in accordance with standard operating procedures, agency guidelines and within established timescales
For a more detailed description of the role and responsibilities, please see the attached Further Information.
Successful candidates will be required to:
- Be committed to training and continued development in service delivery
- Communicate complex issues clearly to customers, both internally & externally in English
- Work collaboratively in a high-pressure, time sensitive environment with delivery partners
- Work safely by adhering to all APHA health and safety policies
We will offer you:
- Full training and support to become an inspector and carry out your duties
- Ongoing career development, which may include insight, technical and professional development. This may be provided with partners or in-house and you will have access to Civil Service-wide learning and development opportunities
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Plant Health & Seeds Inspector in King's Lynn employer: Government Recruitment Service
The Ministry of Justice is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and inclusive work environment where finance professionals can thrive. With a strong commitment to employee development, flexible working options, and a robust pension scheme, the MoJ fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation, ensuring that every team member has the opportunity to influence key financial strategies that impact the nation. Located nationally, this role provides the unique advantage of engaging with diverse stakeholders across the UK, making it a rewarding place for those seeking meaningful contributions to public service.
Contact Details:
Government Recruitment Service Recruitment Team
