Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council
Trading Standards Officer
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Trading Standards Officer
We are currently seeking a motivated and professional individual to join our team as a Trading Standards Officer within the Retail and Industrial team of the Trading Standards service, which is part of the Planning & Public Protection Department in the Environment & Regeneration Directorate.
Our Trading Standards Team
Our Trading Standards team plays a vital role in protecting consumers, supporting local businesses, and ensuring compliance with legislation across the County Borough. The team works across a wide and varied regulatory landscape including food standards, feed hygiene, product safety, petroleum, and legal metrology. You will be part of a supportive and experienced service that is committed to maintaining high standards and delivering positive outcomes for our communities.
Role Overview
As a Trading Standards Officer, you will support the delivery of a comprehensive Trading Standards service, undertaking inspections, investigations, and enforcement activities to ensure compliance with relevant legislation. Your daily routine will include:
- Carrying out inspections and audits of commercial premises
- Investigating complaints and suspected breaches of legislation
- Providing advice and guidance to businesses on regulatory compliance
- Preparing reports and legal documentation relating to enforcement activity
- Undertaking sampling and evidence gathering activities
- Working with colleagues and partner organisations on regulatory matters
About You
Do you have:
- Experience of working within a Trading Standards service
- Strong knowledge of trading standards legislation and enforcement practices
- Experience of Food Standards, Feed Hygiene, or Legal Metrology enforcement
- A relevant qualification such as the Diploma in Trading Standards (or equivalent) and qualification as a Weights and Measures Inspector
- Experience of conducting investigations in a regulatory or enforcement environment
- The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and produce high-quality written reports
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About Us
We believe in rewarding and recognising our colleagues' efforts and achievements. We also believe that there's life at work and life outside of work. We want everyone to be healthy and happy and have the financial resources and support they need.
Choose to work for us and you'll be rewarded with a range of attractive benefits and support to help you live your best life.
- Hybrid working (in some roles) and flexible working schemes to improve your work-life balance
- Benefit from a competitive employee package with a remarkable 15.3% employer pension contribution
- Enjoy a holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years' service (not forgetting the additional 8 bank holidays too)
- Access discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure
- Utilise the cycle to work scheme with up to 40% off bikes and cycling equipment
- Purchase a new car through Tusker salary sacrifice scheme
- Enjoy exclusive discounts at local and national retailers with the Smart Spend app through our staff wellbeing group
If you would like to start a rewarding career with a company that values and invests in its employees and you have the necessary experience and qualifications, this could be your dream job and we would love to hear from you. For more information and to apply please visit [Jobs - NPT Council](Jobs - NPT Council)
DBS Requirements
This post is subject to a basic DBS disclosure
Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our schools/employees are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people/vulnerable adults and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing. The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.
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Welsh Language Requirements
Welsh Language skills are not required
In support of employees of Tata Steel who are at risk of redundancy, or have been made redundant in 2024, Neath Port Talbot Council is offering a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council. Applicants must meet the essential criteria for the post to qualify for this. If you are or going to be affected by the job losses at Tata Steel then we would welcome an application from you. Just make it known on your application form that you are currently at risk of redundancy or you have been made redundant.
Additional Information
Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans. In support of employees of Tata Steel who are at risk of redundancy, or have been made redundant in 2024, Neath Port Talbot Council is offering a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council. Please note that applicants must meet all the essential criteria, as shown in the person specification, to qualify for a guaranteed interview. If you are or going to be affected by the job losses at Tata Steel then we would welcome an application from you. Just make it known on your application form that you are currently at risk of redundancy or you have been made redundant.
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