Environmental Health Officer

Red Snapper Recruitment Limited; Sandwell; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Environmental Health Officer to support food safety compliance in Sandwell. The temporary role requires inspections of food businesses and involves collaboration with local teams. Evening and weekend work may be necessary. Candidates should be fully qualified with at least two years of inspection experience and strong communication skills. This position offers flexible working and a pay rate of £45 per hour.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified Environmental Health Officer or Food Safety Officer.
• Minimum 2 years experience in food hygiene and food standards inspections.
• Competent in Food Safety legislation and guidance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct food hygiene inspections in various premises.
• Undertake enforcement revisits and escalation actions.
• Investigate food hygiene complaints and produce reports.

Skills

Communication skills

Report writing

Attention to detail

Food Safety knowledge

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Registration with Environmental Health Registration Board

20 hours CPD in Food Safety in the last 2 years

Job description

Environmental Health Officer / Food Safety Officer

£45 per hour PAYE | Temporary Contract until March 2026

Sandwell Council House, Oldbury
37 hours per week (Mon-Fri) | Flexible Working | Evening & Weekend Work as Required

Overview of the Role

Residential Workers help to keep the public safe – and so do Environmental Health Officers. In this role, you will play a vital part in protecting local residents by ensuring food businesses across Sandwell meet statutory hygiene and food standards requirements. Working alongside a dedicated Food Safety Team, you will carry out official controls, support businesses in achieving compliance, and take enforcement action where necessary. It’s a rewarding professional role with real impact on community wellbeing.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Carry out food hygiene and food standards inspections in caterers and retailers across Category A‑D premises and unrated businesses
• Undertake enforcement revisits to non‑compliant businesses and take escalation action when necessary
• Investigate reactive food hygiene complaint work
• Complete questionnaires for sporadic infectious disease notifications
• Conduct skin piercing registration visits
• Produce accurate records, inspection notes and reports
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and partner agencies to improve compliance outcomes

Person Specification

• Fully qualified Environmental Health Officer or Food Safety Officer, registered with the Environmental Health Registration Board
• Minimum 2 years’ experience undertaking food hygiene and food standards inspections within a Local Authority
• Competent in Food Safety and Food Standards in accordance with the Food Standards Agency Food Law Code of Practice
• Evidence of 20 hours of CPD in Food Safety within the last 2 years
• Able to carry out official controls in line with legislation, guidance and national codes of practice
• Confident user of Microsoft Office and online systems
• Excellent communication skills and ability to engage at all levels
• Strong report-writing skills and attention to detail

Additional Information

• Temporary post until the end of March 2026
• 37 hours per week across Monday‑Friday
• Some evening or weekend work may be required by the service
• Office location: Sandwell Council House, Oldbury
• Hourly rate: £45 per hour (PAYE)
• Flexible working scheme in place

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.