Plant Health Inspector - Winter - Scottish Government
Company: Scottish Government
Salary: £129.82 per day
Location: Inverurie
Date posted: 28 January 2026
Apply before: 12 February 2026
The Job:
Working as part of a team of inspectors, you will support Scotland’s seed potato industry by inspecting seed potato consignments and collecting soil samples from fields intended for seed potato production, specifically for the detection of potato cyst nematode. These seasonal roles generally operate between September and May, with work allocated by local area offices in line with customer demand for tuber inspection and soil sampling. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to Scotland’s agricultural success while gaining hands-on experience in plant health and regulatory inspection.
- Location: Scotland, Aberdeenshire & Moray
- Industry: Agriculture
- Job type: Temporary
Plant Health Inspector - Winter - Scottish Government
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The Company:
The Scottish Government is the devolved government for Scotland. We have responsibility for a wide range of key policy areas including: education, health, the economy, justice, housing and transport. We offer rewarding careers and employ people across Scotland in a wide range of professions and roles.
Our staff are part of the UK Civil Service, working for Ministers and senior stakeholders to deliver vital public services which improve the lives of the people of Scotland.
We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment along with a wide range of employee benefits. Find out more about what we offer.
As part of the UK Civil Service, we uphold the Civil Service Nationality Rules.
The Candidate:
- Make effective decisions.
- Communication and influential.
- Working together.
- Developing self and others.
The Package:
- Daily rate of £129.82 per day (travel and subsistence expenses will be reimbursed where appropriate).
- Full comprehensive training.
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