Solantys
Environmental Health Officer (Food Safety Inspector)
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We are Hiring: Environmental Health Officer – Food Safety Inspector
Contract Type: Temporary Contract (Per Inspection Basis)
Rate: 200 pounds/day
Role Overview
We are seeking a qualified and competent Environmental Health Officer (Food Safety Inspector) to undertake approximately 130 food hygiene and food standards inspections on behalf of a local authority. This is a field-based contract with payment made on a per inspection basis.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct on-site food hygiene and food standards inspections.
- Inspect new food businesses in accordance with statutory requirements.
- Complete and leave a handwritten inspection report at each visit.
- Accurately complete data input sheets and inspection aide memoires.
- Issue the appropriate Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS) sticker.
- Upload all inspection documentation within 7 days of each inspection.
- Ensure inspections are completed in line with Food Law Code of Practice and local authority standards.
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Essential Requirements
Applicants must meet one of the following:
- Qualified Environmental Health Officer (EHO) registered with the Environmental Health Registration Board (EHRB) and competent in food safety; or
- Holder of a Higher Certificate in Food Control or Higher Certificate in Food Inspection with recent, demonstrable experience undertaking food hygiene and food standards inspections.
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Skills & Experience
- Recent experience conducting official food hygiene and food standards inspections.
- Sound knowledge of UK food safety legislation and the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme.
- Strong written communication and report writing skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage inspection workloads efficiently.
- Good organizational and time management skills.
Connect with me at arushigar@solantys.com
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