BF4965 – Environmental Health Officers – Cat D & E Food Hygiene Inspections

Buckingham Futures; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Food Safety Officer to support a local authority's food hygiene inspection program. The successful candidate will conduct inspections, assess compliance with food safety standards, and maintain detailed reports. Essential qualifications include a Higher Certificate in Food Control and relevant experience in food safety inspections. The role offers a chance to make a significant impact in public health.

Qualifications

• Essential qualifications and experience in food safety inspection.
• Demonstrable competency in inspection of food establishments.
• Minimum of 10 hours Food Core CPD aligned with legislation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct food hygiene inspections for Category D and E premises.
• Verify compliance with food safety regulations.
• Maintain records of inspections and provide recommendations.

Skills

Food safety legislation knowledge

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Higher Certificate in Food Control

Certificate of Registration

Diploma issued by EHORB/EHRB

Job description

Buckingham Futures is recruiting on behalf of a local authority in Surrey.

We are seeking an experienced Food Safety Officer to support the delivery of the council’s food hygiene inspection programme. The successful candidate will be responsible for completing a set number of Category D and E inspections to ensure compliance with current food safety legislation.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out official food hygiene inspections for Category D and E premises in accordance with the Food Law Code of Practice.
• Assess and verify compliance with food safety legislation, providing clear advice and recommendations where necessary.
• Prepare accurate reports and maintain detailed records of inspections and outcomes.

Requirements

• Essential qualifications: Higher Certificate in Food Control, Certificate of Registration, or Diploma issued by the Environmental Health Registration Board (EHORB/EHRB).
• Demonstrable competency in the inspection of food establishments (Cluster 4).
• A minimum of 10 hours of relevant Food Core CPD, in line with the latest Food Law Code of Practice and Guidance.
• Copies of relevant qualifications, CPD certificates, and EHORB/EHRB registration must be provided to Buckingham Futures prior to commencement of the contract.

If you meet the above requirements or would like to learn more, please contact us on 020 8732 5450 or email [e-mail]