Environmental Health Technical Assistant ( Food Control) in Newtownards, United Kingdom

Energy Jobline ATTB; Newtownards; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Environmental Health Technical Assistant (Food Control) to perform food hygiene inspections and sampling in Newtownards. This temporary role includes shellfish sampling for the Food Standards Agency and ensuring premises meet legal standards. The ideal candidate holds a recognised qualification in food inspection and has experience in food sampling procedures.

Benefits

Work From Home

Qualifications

• Previous experience in food sampling procedures.
• Experience dealing with the public in enforcement or advisory capacity.
• Experience maintaining records.

Responsibilities

• Shellfish and shellfish water sampling for the Food Standards Agency.
• Microbiological and chemical food sampling as directed by Environmental Health Officers.
• Food inspections ensuring legal compliance.

Skills

Food Safety Sampling

Environmental Health

Education

Recognised qualification in meat and/or food inspection

Job description

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Role

Honeycomb is delighted to be partnering with Public Sector Organisation for an Environmental Health Technical Assistant (Food Control) within their Community and Wellbeing directorate. Temporary until end of December 2025, with possibility of extension. The successful candidate is required to undertake food hygiene and premises inspections and sampling across the borough, based in Newtownards.

Responsibilities

• Shellfish and shellfish water sampling for the Food Standards Agency
• Public Health borehole water sampling for the Drinking Water Inspectorate department of the NIEA
• Microbiological and chemical food sampling as directed by Environmental Health Officers
• Food inspections, revisits and ensuring premises are operating in a legally compliant manner
• Liaise with Harbour Master regarding the fish markets in relation to food production
• Provide information, advice and guidance as necessary with elected members, other council departments and various agencies on matters pertaining to food production
• Attend courses, seminars etc. pertaining to Environmental Health issues to enhance the service delivery
• Access the requirement for microbiological and chemical sampling of food products in processing establishments

Qualifications

• Hold a recognised qualification in meat and/or food inspection which permits inspection of food and/or food premises
• Previous experience in the field of food sampling procedures
• Experience of dealing with the public, businesses and representatives of organisations in an enforcement or advisory capacity
• Experience of maintaining records
• Desirable: 3rd level qualification in an Environmental Health related field
• Skills: Food Safety Sampling, Environmental Health

Benefits

• Work From Home

How to Apply

To send an up-to-date CV, please use the link provided or contact Carla Forte, Sourcing Specialist Public Sector at Honeycomb Jobs. If you require assistance at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us directly to discuss.

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