Trading Standards Investigator & Advisor (Flexible)

Vivid Resourcing Ltd; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

Vivid Resourcing are working with a local authority in the West Midlands to recruit an experienced Trading Standards Officer on an initial 6-month contract.

The role involves inspections, investigations and advisory work to ensure businesses comply with relevant legislation, with opportunities to apply expertise in Product Safety, Legal Metrology or Feed Hygiene. Holding a recognised Trading Standards qualification and a full UK driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Hold a recognised Trading Standards qualification.
• Demonstrate current competency in Product Safety, Legal Metrology, or Feed Hygiene.
• Experience undertaking inspections, investigations and business engagement activities.
• Strong communication and report-writing skills.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections of businesses and premises.
• Investigate complaints and potential breaches of Trading Standards legislation.
• Provide advice and guidance to local businesses.
• Prepare reports, records and enforcement documentation where required.
• Support regulatory and compliance activities within your area of expertise.

Skills

Product Safety

Legal Metrology

Feed Hygiene

Inspections

Reporting

Education

Trading Standards qualification

Job description

Vivid Resourcing are working with a local authority in the West Midlands to recruit an experienced Trading Standards Officer on an initial 6-month contract.

The role involves inspections, investigations and advisory work to ensure businesses comply with relevant legislation, with opportunities to apply expertise in Product Safety, Legal Metrology or Feed Hygiene. Holding a recognised Trading Standards qualification and a full UK driving licence is essential.