Environmental Health Officer (Food/Health & Safety) in Shropshire

Energy Jobline ZR; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy job board is seeking an experienced Environmental Health Officer to support a Health Protection Team in Shropshire. The role involves conducting inspections, investigating complaints, and preparing legal reports. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Environmental Health, EHRB registration, and at least 2 years of experience. This is a contract position paying £50 per hour with a duration of 3 months.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience within a local authority EH team.
• EHRB registration and food inspection competency.
• Strong understanding of food law, H&S and enforcement processes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct food hygiene and health & safety inspections.
• Investigate complaints and provide regulatory advice.
• Prepare legal reports and undertake enforcement action.

Skills

Food hygiene inspections

Health & safety inspections

Excellent communication

Report writing

Education

Degree in Environmental Health

Job description

Overview

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

Job Title

Environmental Health Officer – Health Protection

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Environmental Health Officer to support a Health Protection Team within a busy local authority in the Shropshire area.

Details

• Rate: £50 per hour (via Umbrella Company, Inside IR35)
• Start Date: 3rd November 2025
• Duration: 3 months (6 weeks from 3rd Nov → 2 weeks off mid-Dec → 6 weeks from Jan 2026)

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct food hygiene and health & safety inspections (retail & catering premises)
• Investigate complaints and provide regulatory advice
• Prepare legal reports and undertake enforcement action where required
• Support health protection priorities and contribute to service improvements

Requirements

• Degree in Environmental Health (or equivalent)
• EHRB registration and food inspection competency
• Minimum 2 years’ experience within a local authority EH team
• Strong understanding of food law, H&S and enforcement processes
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills

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