Annual Salary
£23,000 to £40,000
Average UK salary in 2023 was £34,963
(source Office for National Statistics)
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Agricultural inspectors make sure animal welfare and environmental standards are followed in farms and dairies.
Average UK salary in 2023 was £34,963
(source Office for National Statistics)
You could work: evenings; away from home
There will be
2.9% more Agricultural inspector jobs in 2027.
Your day to day duties will depend on where you work.
For the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), you could:
For the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), you could:
For food assurance standards, you could:
You may need to wear protective clothing.
You could work in an office or on a farm.
Your working environment may be noisy and dirty.
You can get into this job through:
You could start by taking a degree in a relevant subject like:
Some universities offer a foundation degree in agriculture as preparation for working in the agricultural sector.
You'll usually need:
The following courses may help you to work towards this role:
You'll usually need:
To apply directly to become an agricultural inspector, you'll usually need A levels or equivalent and at least 2 years' relevant work experience, for example as an agricultural machine operator.
A professional qualification in health and safety would also be useful, for example a course offered through NEBOSH or IOSH.
You're most likely to find jobs with a government-related agency, for instance:Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA); Heath and Safety Executive; Red Tractor scheme
You can find more details about working as an agricultural inspector from Tasty Careers and The Institute of Agriculture and Horticulture.
With experience, you could become a manager or work as a consultant in occupational health.
You could also specialise in areas like public health or conservation. Salaries for specialist work can sometimes be higher.
You can find more details about working as an agricultural inspector from Tasty Careers.
You'll need: