Job description
DAERA Agriculture Inspectors Group 1 safeguard animal and plant health at a range of sites at specified locations across Northern Ireland and will receive training to deliver on their priority work areas . The location and business priorities across DAERA will 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..
Request
Applicants must have by the closing date for applications:1. 2 GCSEs /GCE O levels or equivalent (please refer to the CIB), at Grade C or above in Maths and EnglishAND2. (i) at least a Level 3 Diploma in Work-based AgricultureOR(ii) Level 3 Extended Diploma in AgricultureOR(iii) Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in AgricultureOR(iv) EquivalentExamples of equivalent qualifications:A National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) at Level 3 in Livestock or Crop Production or PoultryA National Diploma in AgriculturePlease refer to the CIB for further informationAND3. At least 3 month's relevant post qualification work experience in the agriculture industryAND4. A full, current driving licence enabling the licence holder to drive in Northern Ireland and access to a form of transport which will permit them to meet the requirements of the post in full.