Environmental Health Officer

Wiltshire Council Careers; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is seeking a qualified Environmental Health Practitioner to join their Food and Safety Team. The role involves conducting food premises inspections, leading investigations, and advising various stakeholders on health and safety issues. Candidates must hold a UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle. The position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the community by ensuring food safety and public health.

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle.
• Registered with the Environmental Health Officers Registration Board (EHORB).

Responsibilities

• Carry out inspections of food premises.
• Lead investigations in food safety.
• Provide expert advice to stakeholders.

Skills

Food safety enforcement

Health and safety

Infectious disease control

Education

Qualified Environmental Health Practitioner

Portfolio of Professional Practice

Job description

Public Protection Service - Make a Difference in Food Safety with Wiltshire Council

If you are a qualified Environmental Health Practitioner registered with the Environmental Health Officers Registration Board (EHORB) and have completed your Portfolio of Professional Practice, or are close to finishing, we would love to hear from you.

We are looking for someone with a strong foundation in food safety enforcement, health and safety, and infectious disease control. In this role, you will carry out inspections of food premises, lead investigations, and provide expert advice to a wide range of stakeholders. Wiltshire is a large, predominantly rural county. To carry out inspections and respond to service needs across the county, you must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle.

We want you to join our Food and Safety Team within the Public Protection Service, where your work will make a real difference to residents and businesses. We are proud of our integrated approach and work closely with Trading Standards, Animal Health, Licensing, and Environmental Protection, which creates a forward-thinking, collaborative environment that sets us apart from many other local authorities.

Working with us means being part of a forward-thinking council that prioritises profess...