Trading Standards Enforcement Officer

Essential Employment; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Trading Standards Enforcement Officer in Bournemouth. This full-time role involves conducting food standards inspections and performing enforcement duties related to product safety and fair trading. The ideal candidate will have experience in the trading standards field and strong reporting skills. Salary is £35.14 per hour on a temporary contract basis.

Qualifications

• Experience in enforcement and compliance duties related to trading standards.
• Ability to prepare and present reports and legal documents.
• Skills in responding to complaints regarding product safety.

Responsibilities

• Perform enforcement and compliance duties regarding trading standards.
• Undertake inspections related to food standards and product safety.
• Prepare reports and legal documents to support formal actions.

Skills

Knowledge of trading standards

Report writing

Communication skills

Risk assessment

Job description

Trading Standards Enforcement Officer needed in Bournemouth, £35.14ph PAYE - Reference: 5283928

To complete food standards inspections in accordance with the Food Standards Delivery Model

Undertake inspections either desktop or in premises depending on identified risks.

• To perform enforcement and compliance duties with regard to trading standards this may include:
  • Responding to complaints about product safety, fair trading, food standards, illicit tobacco and alcohol, age restricted goods, animal welfare (livestock), weights and measures, and intellectual property using risk-based approach.
  • Undertaking inspections arising from information received or gathered
  • Proactive visits including supporting partner agencies such as Police or HMRC
  • Preparing and presenting reports and where necessary legal documents to support formal action
  • Preparing and serving notices and penalties

This is a full time role on a temporary contract basis

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to [e-mail] quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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