Environmental Health Officer (Food & Safety)

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks an Environmental Health Officer (EHO) for a short-term contract in the Scottish Lowlands. The role involves carrying out food safety inspections and health investigations, requiring substantial experience and relevant qualifications. This position is part-time or full-time and offers unique insights into the food safety sector.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience conducting food inspections for local authorities.
• Maintains a competency matrix and engages in continuous professional development.
• Thorough understanding of food safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Carry out food safety and food standards inspections.
• Respond to complaints and enquiries regarding food safety.
• Conduct health and safety investigations and interventions.

Skills

Food safety inspections

Infectious disease investigations

Health and safety regulations

Education

BSc/MSc in Environmental Health

Job description

Job Description

Sharper Consulting Servicesislooking on behalf of our client in theScottish Lowlandsin their search for an EHO working in the commercial food & safetyteam on ashort-termcontract basis.

Expected contract length 6-12 weeks (Part time or Full time)

You will beexperienced in carrying out food safety and food standards inspections, responding to complaints and enquiries. In addition, you willcarry out infectious disease & health and safety investigations and intervention work.

Experience and Qualifications:

Demonstrate substantial experience in conducting food inspections on behalf of a local authority.

Maintain a fully up-to-date competency matrix and engage in continuous professional development (CPD) to stay abreast of the latest developments in food safety regulations and practices.

Hold either a BSc/MSc in Environmental Health with REHIS/EHORB

(orequivalent)registration.

Proven experience in the field of environmental health, specifically in food safety inspections.

Thorough understanding of relevant legislation and regulations governing food safety.

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