Red Tractor Fresh Produce Assessor, Scotland (Independent Contractor)

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Red Tractor Fresh Produce Assessor

Are you an experienced farming or agricultural professional looking to carry out Red Tractor Fresh Produce 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 Fresh Produce Assessor to join our team of self-employed contractors in the South East.

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 Fresh Produce 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
  • 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

Our Culture:

At NSF, our mission is to improve human and planet health. Our culture is rooted in four central values:

  • Do the Right Thing,
  • Treat People Well
  • Relentlessly Pursue Excellence
  • We are one NSF.

These principles drive everything we do - from client service to internal collaboration. Apply now and send us your CV and cover letter. We look forward to hearing from you!

Come join a team that makes a difference in the world. More information about NSF can be found at nsf.org.

NSF is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.

Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Please note that NSF is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies/search firms for this role. Resumes submitted to an NSF employee by a third-party agency without a valid written & signed search agreement between NSF and said third-party agency will become the sole property of NSF. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.

About the Team

From farm to fork, NSF is the go-to partner for the food, nutrition and wellness industries – ensuring the highest level of product safety, quality, integrity and sustainability. Across the globe, we continue to lead the way in certification, testing and compliance services, empowering our clients to deliver safer, higher-quality products to consumers while meeting the demands of an ever-changing regulatory environment.

Job Info
  • Job Identification 4131
  • Job Category Audit and Inspection
  • Posting Date 06/18/2026, 12:10 PM
  • Job Schedule Part time
  • Locations Unit 23, Long Hanborough, OX29 8SJ, GB
  • People Leader Position No
  • Work Classification Remote
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