EHO (Food) Or Food Safety Officer

Essential Employment; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional recruitment agency is seeking an EHO (Food) or Food Safety Officer for a temporary role in Hull. You will be part of an environmental health team responsible for ensuring compliance in food safety through inspections and guidance to food businesses. Successful candidates should possess strong communication skills and the ability to manage food safety concerns effectively. Competitive rate, with a focus on public health and safety. Interested applicants should send their CVs via email.

Qualifications

• Experience in food safety and environmental health is preferred.
• Ability to engage and communicate with food businesses effectively.
• Experience in inspections and regulation is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and regulate food businesses based on risk levels.
• Provide clear advice and guidance to ensure compliance.
• Manage infectious disease cases and conduct detailed inspections.

Skills

Effective communication

Active listening

Questioning techniques

Customer-focused response

Job description

EHO (Food) Or Food Safety Officer needed in Hull

The rate is £43.39ph PAYE

This is a temporary role

The reference number is: 5285167

The successful candidate will work as part of a professional environmental health team, providing a highly customer‑focused response to requests and concerns relating to food safety and health.

They will engage in the inspection and regulation of food businesses, with responsibilities increasing from lower‑risk premises through to medium and higher‑risk operations depending on grade.

They will deliver clear advice, coaching and guidance to businesses, using effective communication, active listening and questioning techniques to secure compliance. At higher levels, they will take a lead role in detailed inspections, manage infectious disease cases, address serious food safety concerns, and make sound decisions to safeguard public health, safety and welfare while supporting a safe and fair trading environment.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to [e-mail] the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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