Red Tractor Fresh Produce Assessor - NSF (Independent Contractor - Self Employed)
Company: NSF
Salary: Self Employed (Independent Contractor) - Paid Per Audit
Location: Scotland
Date posted: 29 July 2026
Apply before: Unspecified
The Job:
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?
We are looking for a Red Tractor Fresh Produce Assessor to join our team of self-employed contractors in Scotland (Perth & Kincross, and Fife).
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.
- Location: Fife, Scotland, Perth and Kinross
- Industry: Agriculture, Food
- Job type: Part-time
The Company:
With a legacy spanning more than 80 years, NSF leverages science and innovation to improve human and planet health. We provide science-driven, independent testing, inspection, certification, and advisory services and develop the very standards that drive the food, water, and life sciences industries worldwide. We empower our clients to navigate shifting regulations to improve consumer health, safety, and quality of life.
One of our core values is We Are One NSF. This means that while we’re one team, we embrace the cultural, ethnic, language, and demographic diversity that reflects the societies in which we live and work.
Come join a team that makes a difference in the world. More information about NSF can be found at nsf.org.
The Candidate:
- 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.
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