EHO/Health & Safety Inspector

Thurrock Council; Essex; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Thurrock Council is seeking an EHO/Health & Safety Inspector to join its Health & Safety Team. This role involves conducting inspections, investigations, and licensing visits. Candidates should have strong communication and organisational skills, with a commitment to a service-driven approach in a diverse community.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Job share applications welcome

Qualifications

• Requires experience as an EHO or Health & Safety Inspector.
• Strong communication skills are essential.
• Ability to manage high workloads and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Health & Safety inspections and accident investigations.
• Manage licensing visits, including special treatment and skin piercing.
• Collaborate with other local authorities.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

Experience in Environmental Health

Tools

Uniform database system

Job description

EHO/Health & Safety Inspector - Permanent
Band F - £44,208 to £50,424 per annum - 37 Hours per Week

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to join us as an EHO / Health & Safety Inspector.
This role is an exciting opportunity to join our team to deal with the Health & Safety inspections, accident investigations, complaints and special treatment / skin piercing licensing visits. Some food safety premises experience would be an advantage but not necessary.

Thurrock is a busy unitary borough bordering the river Thames in Essex, close to London and home to the Lakeside Shopping Centre. We offer the opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed person to join our small, dedicated team. The role is part of the Health & Safety Team which currently covers both Corporate and External Health & Safety, based within Environmental Health.
We are seeking to recruit an individual with experience and a broad depth of knowledge who will be confident and competent to deal with businesses, the public and customers, face to face, on the phone in person and by email. Previous experience is essential, although newly qualified EHO’s would be considered.
The ideal candidate must have:
● Excellent organisational skills
● The ability to cope with processing a high volume of work, whilst meeting our statutory timescales
● A knowledge of Local Authority, Environmental Health subject areas
● Strong communication skills to advise on enquiries
● Experience using the Uniform database system
The applicant must also be flexible in their approach to the delivery of the service and must be prepared to support collaborative working with other local authorities, our licensing service and other partners. Some working out of normal office hours may be required.
A Basic DBS check will be required.
If you have any queries regarding the post or interview dates, please contact:
Tony Sprackling, Health and Safety Manager via 01375 652652 or by emailing [e-mail]
Our vision – An ambitious and collaborative community which is proud of its heritage and excited by its diverse opportunities and future.
Thurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.
We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do.
To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below:
thurrock.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers

Closing Date: 14 July 2025
Interview Dates: 22 July to 24 July 2025