Environmental Health Officer / Higher Cert Food Safety Officer – BF4969

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking experienced Environmental Health Officers for food hygiene inspections in South Wales. This 9-month role involves conducting inspections of low-risk food establishments, completing risk assessments, and advising operators on compliance. Candidates must have EHORB registration or equivalent and experience in food hygiene enforcement. Access to a car for site visits is essential, and the role is independent with responsibilities for reporting and monitoring.

Qualifications

• Competence in conducting inspections of food establishments.
• Minimum of 10 hours of 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.
• Issue inspection letters within 10 working days.
• Provide advice to food business operators on compliance.

Skills

Inspection of Food Establishments (Cluster 4)

Food Hygiene

Food Standards Enforcement

Education

EHORB/EHRB registration or equivalent

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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