Red Tractor Dairy, Beef & Lamb Assessor, Carmarthenshire, Wales (Independent Contractor)

Are you an experienced farming or agricultural professional looking to carry out Red Tractor Dairy, Beef & Lamb assessments on behalf of NSF as a self‑employed independent contractor?

NSF is a global leader in testing, inspection and certification services. Within our Agriculture team, we operate as a certification body for a range of plant and animal assurance schemes. Our assessors play a key role in auditing farms and verifying compliance with scheme owner standards.

We are looking for a Red Tractor Dairy, Beef & Lamb Assessor to join our team of self-employed contractors around Carmarthenshire/South Wales.

If you have practical agricultural experience and an interest in farm assurance standards and food integrity, independent auditing can offer a flexible and rewarding way to use your practical experience and industry knowledge.

Independent Contracting – How it works:

• You operate on a self‑employed basis, completing Red Tractor assessments on behalf of NSF

• You are paid per audit, with travel expenses covered, where applicable

• You share your availability, and visits are scheduled based on your location, experience, and scheme coverage

• Work is offered on an ad hoc basis and can vary throughout the year depending on programme needs

• Independent contracting offers autonomy, flexibility, and the chance to shape your own workload

Responsibilities

Including, but not limited to:

• Conducting on‑farm Red Tractor assessments across Dairy, Beef & Lamb schemes

• Reviewing scheme requirements and completing audits in line with Red Tractor standards

• Summarising and evaluating audit findings and submitting reports within agreed timeframes

• Clearly communicating audit findings with farmers and client representatives

• Planning audit activity effectively to meet deadlines

• Maintaining effective communication with audit delivery and client teams

Qualifications

• Practical on‑farm experience, including stockperson or management responsibility for livestock health and welfare
• The ability to engage confidently, respectfully and patiently with the farming community
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Good organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage your own time
• Confidence in handling challenging conversations and managing conflict appropriately
• A flexible and professional approach, with respect for individual and company confidentiality
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to farm locations
• Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends where required
• Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Office

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