- Inspect food products and processing procedures to determine whether products are safe to eat.
- Interpret and enforce government acts and regulations and explain required standards to agricultural workers.
- Set standards for the production of meat or poultry products or for food ingredients, additives, or compounds used to prepare or package products.
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Agricultural inspector | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Agricultural inspectors make sure animal welfare regulations are followed in farms and dairies.
Agricultural inspectors typically work around 38 to 40 hours per week.
As a Agricultural inspector you will typically work evenings.
This occupation tends to be:
| Average salary |
| 35,015 GBP * |
| per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Agricultural inspector
Big gender gap
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36,077 GBP
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23,619 GBP
Average salary for full-time Agricultural inspector
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35,015 GBP
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23,619 GBP
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36,077 GBP
Salary over time for Agricultural inspector
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32,479 GBP
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33,009 GBP
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31,424 GBP
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32,351 GBP
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31,493 GBP
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33,394 GBP
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35,015 GBP
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36,449 GBP
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34,905 GBP
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Future outlook for Agricultural inspectors
Very good outlook
11 000+ jobs available 
Balanced outlook
1% yearly wage growth (on average)
Very good outlook
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Which qualifications do I need?
Find out what you need to know in order to become a Agricultural inspector and the highest average level of education for people in this role.
What soft skills do I need?
Rise above the competition by brushing up on the 5 most important soft skills you need to become a Agricultural inspector.
Quality Control Analysis Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance
Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
Monitoring Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action
Reading Comprehension Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
What technical skills do I need?
Technical skills are programmes, softwares and things you need to know in order to be a successful Agricultural inspector. Check that you know:
Things to highlight for your Agricultural inspector interview
Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
