Environmental Health Officer / Higher Cert Food Safety Officer

Buckingham Futures; Wales; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority support provider in South Wales seeks an experienced Environmental Health Officer for food hygiene inspections. The role involves conducting inspections of low-risk establishments, completing risk assessments, and ensuring compliance. Candidates must have EHORB/EHRB registration, substantial experience in food hygiene enforcement, and 10 hours of Food Core CPD completed. This is an initial 9-month contract, offering autonomy in managing inspections and reporting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 hours Food Core CPD completed.
• Experience in Food Hygiene and Food Standards enforcement.

Responsibilities

• Conduct unannounced inspections of Category C and D premises.
• Complete risk assessments and produce detailed inspection reports.
• Conduct enforcement revisits and gather admissible evidence where necessary.
• Issue inspection letters within 10 working days.
• Provide advice and guidance to food business operators on compliance matters.

Skills

Inspection of Food Establishments (Cluster 4)

Food Hygiene Enforcement

Food Standards Enforcement

Education

EHORB/EHRB (or equivalent) registration

Relevant qualifications

Job description

Buckingham Futures is currently supporting a Local Authority in South Wales with food hygiene inspections and is seeking experiencedEnvironmental Health Officers (EHOs)andHigher Certificate Technical Officers. The role focuses onCategory C and D premises, including low-risk and unrated establishments.

Key Details:

• Contract: Initially 9 months, starting ASAP
• IR35: Outside IR35
• Travel: Access to a car is essential for visiting multiple sites
• Autonomy: Manage inspections, reporting, and lone worker monitoring independently

Responsibilities:

• Conduct unannounced inspections of Category C and D premises
• Complete risk assessments and produce detailed inspection reports
• Conduct enforcement revisits and gather admissible evidence where necessary
• Issue inspection letters within 10 working days
• Provide advice and guidance to food business operators on compliance matters

Requirements:

• Competence in Inspection of Food Establishments (Cluster 4)
• Minimum 10 hours Food Core CPD completed
• EHORB/EHRB (or equivalent) registration and relevant qualifications
• Experience in Food Hygiene and Food Standards enforcement

Contact:

020 8125 4321

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