Food Safety & Environmental Health Officer — Hybrid Inspections

Oyster Partnership; Walsall; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A food safety organization based in Walsall is seeking a qualified food hygiene inspector. The successful candidate will conduct inspections across various food categories and investigate complaints. Candidates should have recent local authority experience and hold relevant qualifications in Food Control or Environmental Health. The role requires on-site work for a minimum of three days a week, with hybrid options available. A car is essential for travel between premises.

Qualifications

• Recent local authority food safety experience within the last 12 months.
• Competency to deliver official controls.

Responsibilities

• Conduct food hygiene inspections across all categories.
• Carry out enforcement revisits and paid-for FHRS rescores.
• Investigate food complaints and notify about infectious diseases.

Skills

Food hygiene competency

Food complaint investigations

Evidence of competency for official controls

Education

Higher Certificate in Food Control

Diploma in Environmental Health

Degree or Master’s Degree in Environmental Health

Job description

A food safety organization based in Walsall is seeking a qualified food hygiene inspector. The successful candidate will conduct inspections across various food categories and investigate complaints. Candidates should have recent local authority experience and hold relevant qualifications in Food Control or Environmental Health. The role requires on-site work for a minimum of three days a week, with hybrid options available. A car is essential for travel between premises.