Quality Assurance Assessors COMPANY Northern Ireland Food Chain Certification (NIFCC) is a certification body established by the Northern Ireland Agri-Food Industry in 2001 as a non-profit making service provider. Accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) to the International Product Certification Standard ISO 17065, the company’s remit is to provide assessment and certification services across all sectors of the agri-food industry including beef, sheep, dairy and poultry as well as vertically up the supply chain from farm gate to retail shelf. These services are conducted against industry standards which aim to provide consumers with assurances regarding the safety, wholesomeness and integrity of food and food products. For full company details and information on the schemes we administer please visit www.nifcc.co.uk 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 24th July 2026 We are currently recruiting for Quality Assurance Assessors to work within Agriculture Sector Schemes. 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 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 submit your CV, please click the apply icon. Applicants should ensure their CV clearly demonstrates how they meet the essential criteria for the role.
Contact Details:
Northern Ireland Food Chain Certification Recruitment Team
