Environmental Health Officer

OH Medical Recruitment Ltd.; Peene; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A medical recruitment agency is seeking a Temporary Environmental Health Officer in South East England for a maternity cover position. The role includes conducting food safety inspections, investigating complaints, and enforcing regulations. The ideal candidate will be qualified and experienced in food hygiene inspections and possess strong communication skills. A full driving license is required, and individuals must be eligible to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Full driving licence and willing to travel for inspections.
• Eligible to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Carry out statutory inspections of food premises.
• Investigate complaints and outbreaks.
• Provide expert advice and take enforcement action as required.

Skills

Experience in food hygiene and standards inspections

Skilled in investigations, enforcement, and risk assessment

Strong communication skills, both written and oral

Education

Qualified in line with the latest Food Law Code of Practice

Job description

Temporary Environmental Health Officer – Food Safety (Maternity Cover)
South East England
Duration: 16 Weeks | Hours: 37 per week
Pay: to be discussed
Start Date: ASAP

We are seeking a qualified Environmental Health Officer / Food Safety Officer to join a busy local authority team on a temporary basis. You will carry out statutory inspections of food premises, investigate complaints and outbreaks, provide expert advice, and take enforcement action as required.

Key Requirements:

• Qualified in line with the latest Food Law Code of Practice
• Experience in food hygiene and standards inspections
• Skilled in investigations, enforcement, and risk assessment
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral
• Full driving licence and willing to travel for inspections
• Eligible to work in the UK

This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in a supportive, professional team, balancing compliance enforcement with supporting businesses to improve food safety.