Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out post-mortem inspections in accordance with Food Standards Agency requirements and the Manual of Official Controls.
• Undertake residue and relevant sampling activities as required.
• Monitor Food Business Operator compliance with food safety, hygiene, and animal welfare requirements.
• Identify, record, and appropriately escalate non-compliances.
• Support the Official Veterinarian in delivering effective official controls.
• Maintain accurate and timely inspection and sampling records.
• Ensure inspections and official controls are carried out consistently and to the required regulatory standards.
• Work effectively within a busy poultry processing environment.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with Official Veterinarians, Food Business Operators, site management, and operational colleagues.
• Use relevant IT systems to accurately record inspection findings and official control activities.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail at all times.
• Work flexibly across Shafa Farms, Farmers Fresh, and Simpson on a rotational basis, according to operational requirements.

Qualifications & Skills

Essential:

• Current FSA-authorised Meat Hygiene Inspector qualification (or equivalent approved qualification).
• Demonstrable knowledge of Food Standards Agency legislation and the Manual of Official Controls.
• Experience carrying out post-mortem inspections and associated sampling activities.
• Strong understanding of food safety, animal welfare, and hygiene legislation.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to maintaining regulatory standards.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively alongside Official Veterinarians and Food Business Operators.
• Competence using IT systems to maintain accurate inspection records.
• A proactive, reliable, and flexible approach to supporting operational requirements.
• Full UK or EU driving licence, or the ability to obtain a full UK driving licence within 12 months where applicable.
• Full right to work in the UK.

Desirable:

• Previous experience working within a poultry processing environment.
• Experience working within an Official Controls or Food Standards Agency environment.
• Experience working alongside Official Veterinarians and Food Business Operators.
• Good knowledge of commercial poultry production and processing operations.
• FDQ-accredited qualifications such as:
  • Level 4 Diploma for Proficiency in Meat Inspection
  • Level 2 Certificate for Poultry Meat Inspection
  • Level 2 Award in Principles of the Safe Use of Knives in Meat Inspection

Why Join HallMark

• A stable opportunity within a trusted and respected UK organisation.
• The opportunity to develop your career within HallMark’s Official Controls division.
• Work alongside experienced Official Veterinarians and operational teams.
• A role where your work directly contributes to food safety, animal welfare, and regulatory compliance.
• A supportive culture based on quality, collaboration, integrity, and professionalism.
• The opportunity to gain experience across multiple poultry processing sites.

Please Note

The initial base plant for this role will be Shafa Farms, Warwick. However, flexibility is required to work on a rotational basis at Farmers Fresh, Kenilworth, and Simpson, Redditch, depending on operational requirements.

Full right to work in the UK is required. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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If you’re an experienced Meat Hygiene Inspector looking for a secure and rewarding role within a respected organisation, we’d love to hear from you.

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