Agricultural Inspectors
Code: 45-2011.00
Zone 2
Median Annual Salary
£49,940
Range: £37,020 - £79,580
Preparation & Education
Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
Job Zone 2
Industry Outlook
Below Average
New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
Role Overview & What They Do
Inspect agricultural commodities, processing equipment, and facilities, and fish and logging operations, to ensure compliance with regulations and laws governing health, quality, and safety.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Agricultural Commodities Grader (ACG)
Agricultural Products Agent
Apiary Inspector
Brand Inspector
CSI (Consumer Safety Inspector)
Food Inspector
Food Safety Inspector
FSIS Inspector (Food Safety and Inspection Service Inspector)
Grain Inspector
Shipping Point Inspector
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- Inspect agricultural commodities or related operations, as well as fish or logging operations, for compliance with laws and regulations governing health, quality, and safety.
- Interpret and enforce government acts and regulations and explain required standards to agricultural workers.
- Inspect the cleanliness and practices of establishment employees.
Technology, Tools & Software Stack
Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Electronic mail software
Microsoft Outlook
Core Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Basic Skills
keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
People and Technology Systems
thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one
figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Business
customer service
management
Safety and Government
law and government
public safety and security
Math and Science
arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Arts and Humanities
English language
Verbal
listen and understand what people say
communicate by speaking
Ideas and Logic
notice when problems happen
make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information
Visual Understanding
see hidden patterns
quickly compare groups of letters, numbers, pictures, or other things
Personality & Work Styles
Top Interest: Realistic
People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
Key Work Styles:
Cautiousness
Integrity
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Self-Control
Perseverance
Frequently Asked Questions About Agricultural Inspectors
In the UK, the median annual salary for a Agricultural Inspectors is £49,940. Starting salaries (10th percentile) typically begin around £37,020, while highly experienced professionals (90th percentile) can earn upwards of £79,580 depending on location and experience.
Entry as a Agricultural Inspectors typically aligns with Job Zone 2 (Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed). Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some careers may not.
Essential skills and tooling for a Agricultural Inspectors include: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
New job opportunities are less likely in the future. (Industry demand rating: Below Average).
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Salary Distribution
10th Percentile (Entry):
£37,020
Median Annual (Average):
£49,940
90th Percentile (Senior):
£79,580
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