Agricultural Inspector Group 1 (EO2) – DAERA, Newtownards

Location: Sketrick House, Newtownards
Pay: £15.83 per hour
Hours: 37 hours per week, normally Monday to Friday
Contract: Temporary agency assignment
Vacancies: 1
Proposed start date: 16 November 2026
Expected end date: 26 March 2027

JDR Recruitment is recruiting an Agricultural Inspector for a temporary Northern Ireland Civil Service assignment with DAERA’s Divisional Veterinary Office in Newtownards.

You’ll support DAERA’s veterinary and animal health work under the Windsor Framework, helping to ensure livestock movements comply with import and export rules.

What you’ll do

• Advise on livestock import and export requirements and carry out checks to detect and prevent illegal movements.

• Conduct inspections and verification checks to support certifying veterinarians and facilitate trade.

• Audit scrapie-monitored flocks, checking animal identification, records and premises against scheme standards.

• Assist with animal disease outbreak responses, which may include coordinating site operations or leading a team.

Qualifications and working arrangements

The stated qualification requirements include GCSEs or GCE O Levels in Maths and English at Grade C or above, or equivalent.

The role is full time, normally Monday to Friday. You may be required to join an on-call rota covering weekdays, evenings and weekends.

The assignment requires Basic security clearance and a tuberculosis medical assessment to confirm suitability for the full range of duties.

Apply with an up-to-date CV showing your Maths and English qualifications and any relevant livestock, inspection or animal health experience.

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