There are currently a number of permanent, full-time vacancies at the Agriculture Inspector Group 1 grade. The current vacancies are for shift working posts based in portal locations within DAERA Veterinary Services and Animal Health Group and Plant Health Division.
Department: Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA)
Salary: £27,897 – £28,483 (under review)
Key Responsibilities
DAERA Agriculture Inspector Group 1 staff safeguard animal and plant health at a range of sites at specified locations across Northern Ireland and receive training to deliver these priority work areas. The location and business priorities across DAERA determine the nature of your key responsibilities.
The successful candidates will be required to carry out duties, detailed below, to meet the objectives of the business areas. The duties, which are interesting and worthwhile, are also physically demanding and undertaken outdoors and in all weathers. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be provided.
Inspector Group 1 – Veterinary Service and Animal Health Group (VSAHG)
The main purpose of the Inspector Group 1 role in VSAHG is to assist in the enforcement of VSAHG’s animal health and welfare and public health legislation and thereby serve and protect the agri-food industry and its trading potential. This is done through the Inspector Group 1s using their technical expertise and knowledge of VSAHG policies in order to complete a range of inspection and sampling duties.
Inspector Group 1 – Forest Service, Plant Health Division (FS PHD)
The main purpose of the FS PHD Agriculture Inspector Group 1 operating in portal locations is to validate compliance of goods with Sanitary & Phytosanitary (SPS) requirements and to detect where regulated plants and plant products do not comply with statutory Sanitary & Phytosanitary (SPS) requirements and to implement appropriate enforcement actions.
Location
The current vacancies are based in:
1. Warrenpoint Port, Warrenpoint, Newry BT34 3JR;
2. Belfast International Airport, Airport Road, Crumlin BT29 4AB;
3. Belfast City Airport, Belfast Road, Belfast BT3 9JH.
How to Apply
In order to apply for this position, please click on the “Apply for this job online” on this page to submit an application.
Completed application forms must be submitted no later than 12:00 noon (UK time) on Friday 31st January 2025.
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