Quality Assurance Assessor

This is an excellent opportunity to join a locally based company celebrating 25 years supporting food safety and quality assurance across all of Northern Ireland.

JOB DETAILS

Salary circa £34,000 per annum
Hours: 37.5 per 5 day week Monday to Friday.  Part-time 3 day week may be considered.
Duration: Permanent

Closing Date: Friday 24^th July 2026

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Working within specific training guidelines, the main responsibility will be to conduct farm quality assured assessments, against relevant industry standards.
• Submit comprehensive electronic report detailing audit findings.
• Plan and co-ordinate farm visits ensuring effective time and resource management.
• Based at home address, travel to/from and between assessment sites as required.
• Submit electronic timesheets weekly.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

• Valid, clean driving licence with cover for business usage.
• Access to a vehicle to fulfil the travel requirements of this role.
• Minimum 5 years relevant industry experience in one or more of the following agricultural areas – Beef and Lamb, Poultry, Dairy, Livestock Transport, Markets, Cereals OR Minimum 2 years relevant industry experience plus NVQ Level 2 or equivalent agricultural based qualification.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Computer literacy.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills (must be proficient in spoken and written English).
• Excellent time-management and decision-making.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work autonomously.

DESIRED CRITERIA

• Previous experience in an assessment/quality assurance role.
• Animal Welfare certified assessment training.

If the number of applications received exceeds the number of candidates that can reasonably be short-listed, the selection panel reserves the right to apply the desirable criteria as additional short-listing criteria.

To apply:  Please e-mail your CV to pcampbell@nifcc.co.uk.

Applicants should ensure their CV clearly demonstrates how they meet the essential criteria for the role.