Environmental Health Officer / Graduate Trainee Environmental Health Officer - Trading Standards Off

South Ayrshire Council; Ayr; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading council in Scotland is seeking an Environmental Health Officer along with a Graduate Trainee position. In these roles, you'll provide essential services in Environmental Health, focusing on various aspects such as Food Safety and Health Protection. Join a dynamic team committed to community welfare with competitive salaries and numerous benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent pension scheme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Wellbeing initiatives

Work-life balance support

Car leasing scheme

Discounts on retailers and gym memberships

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Understanding of Food Safety and Health and Safety regulations.
• Experience in Environmental Health or related field is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality service in Environmental Health.
• Manage tasks related to Food Safety, Health and Safety, and Environmental Protection.

Skills

Customer service

Health and Safety knowledge

Food Safety

Environmental Protection

Education

Relevant degree or qualification in Environmental Health

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Environmental Health Officer:

To provide a high-quality customer-orientated service in all aspects of Environmental Health including Food Safety, Health and Safety, Environmental Protection, Private Sector Housing, Community Education and Communicable Diseases.

Graduate Trainee Environmental Health Officer:

To undertake post graduate training as required to provide a high-quality customer-orientated service in all aspects of Environmental Health including Food Safety, Health and Safety, Port Health, Environmental Protection, Private Sector Housing, Community Education and Communicable Diseases.

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RESPONSIBILITIES

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ABOUT US

South Ayrshire is at the heart of historic Ayrshire, with a wealth of local heritage and culture, first class leisure amenities, world-wide travel links, diverse landscapes and thriving communities.

Making a difference for our communities is at the heart of what we do and working with us means, you can use your skills, knowledge and experience to help us do just that. We currently employ around 6000 people to serve a population of more than 112,000 people located across a diverse area that includes the towns of Ayr, Girvan, Maybole, Prestwick and Troon as well as small rural villages, coastline and farmland.

We are an ambitious Council, and we aim to place people at the centre of everything we do as we look to deliver the best possible outcomes. We are ambitious for our communities too and our new Council Plan is based on priorities and outcomes that we believe will have the greatest impact on the wellbeing of our communities, our local economy, and our environment.

BENEFITS

Here's what we can offer!

• Competitive salary
• Excellent pension scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement and enhanced leave scheme (purchase of up to 2 weeks' holidays)
• Wellbeing initiatives and Occupational Health services
• A healthy environment supportive of work-life balance and caring responsibilities
• Car leasing scheme
• Discounts on major supermarkets and retailers, cinemas and gym memberships (including Council leisure facilities)
• Purchase of white goods and more via salary sacrifice
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Scotwest Credit Union

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Environmental Health Officer: The Grade of this post is Level 10; the annual salary is from £43,617 to £45,862.

Graduate Trainee Environmental Health Officer: The Grade of this post is Level 7; the annual salary is from £31,536 to £34,127.

The work style for this post is Hybrid Worker.

Hybrid Workers

The successful candidate will be required to work flexibly between home and the office and the frequency for attending the office may vary depending on the exigencies of the service.