Food Standards Officer

Stonehouse Recruitment; West Midlands; Hybride; GBP 62 000 - 69 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Stonehouse Recruitment is assisting a Local Authority in the Midlands to recruit a Food Standards Officer on a 6-month contract. The role focuses on Food Standards inspections, allergen compliance, and enforcement activity across a varied caseload.

The post is full-time with hybrid working and involves local travels. Mileage is payable along with hourly pay of £45–£50. The position requires relevant Local Authority Environmental Health experience and a recognised Food Standards qualification.

Qualifications

• Experience with Food Standards inspections.
• Knowledge of allergen compliance and enforcement.
• Experience with formal enforcement action.
• Good report writing and communication skills.
• Qualification recognised by the Food Standards Agency (FSA).

Responsabilités

• Undertaking Food Standards inspections.
• Carrying out allergen and compliance work.
• Inspecting unrated food premises.
• Investigating Food Standards issues and complaints.
• Supporting formal enforcement action where required.
• Managing a varied caseload and maintaining accurate records.
• Working closely with colleagues and other relevant agencies.
• Travelling locally to undertake inspections.

Connaissances

Food standards inspections

Allergen compliance

Enforcement action

Report writing

Communication

Formation

Food Standards qualification recognised by the FSA

Description du poste

Food Standards Officer

Local Authority | Midlands
6-Month Contract | £45 - £50 per Hour + Mileage
Full-Time | Hybrid Working

A Local Authority is looking for an experienced Food Standards Officer to join their team on an initial 6-month contract, with potential for extension.

The role will focus on Food Standards inspections, allergen compliance and enforcement activity, working across a varied caseload.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertaking Food Standards inspections
• Carrying out allergen and compliance work
• Inspecting unrated food premises
• Investigating Food Standards issues and complaints
• Supporting formal enforcement action where required
• Managing a varied caseload and maintaining accurate records
• Working closely with colleagues and other relevant agencies
• Travelling locally to undertake inspections

What We're Looking For

• Recent Local Authority Environmental Health or Trading Standards experience
• Recent Food Standards competency
• Experience undertaking Food Standards inspections
• Knowledge of allergen compliance and enforcement
• Experience with formal enforcement activity
• Good communication and report-writing skills
• Relevant Food Standards qualification recognised by the Food Standards Agency
• Own vehicle/transport required

Contract Details

• Initial 6-month contract with potential extension
• £45 - £50 per hour + mileage
• Full-time, Monday–Friday
• Hybrid working
• Regular office attendance required