Food Safety Officer

Job Description

A client within the Public Sector based in the East Midlands is currently recruiting for a Food Safety Inspector to join their team as soon as possible. The client is offering a full-time, temporary position, with the ideal candidate having experience of working within a local authority within a food safety environment.The RoleKey purpose of the role is to conduct food hygiene inspections of Category A & D premises, ensuring compliance with food safety legislation and identifying potential health and safety hazards.Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Carrying out statutory food safety inspections at local businesses in accordance with current law, procedures, policies, and guidance, including occasional work outside normal hours.
• Using problem-solving skills to assess risks, make decisions, and take action to ensure businesses comply with relevant laws.
• Effectively managing workloads and maintaining accurate and comprehensive records of inspections, audits, and enforcement actions.

The CandidateTo be considered for this role, you will require:

• Understanding of the Food Law Code of Practice Competency Framework, demonstrating the ability to carry out relevant official controls (e.g., inspection, audit, sampling, monitoring, surveillance, and verification).
• Experience in delivering a range of Food Safety Official Controls as detailed in the Food Law Code of Practice within the last three years.

The below skills would be beneficial for the role:

• Experience in Health & Safety interventions in line with LAC 67/2 within the last three years.
• Post-qualification specialism in food safety and/or health & safety enforcement.
• Previous experience working in local government.

The client is looking to move quickly with this role and, as such, is offering £45 per hour Umbrella LTD (Inside IR35) (approx. £37 per hour PAYE).How to ApplyIf this position sounds of interest, email a copy of your up-to-date CV to .uk or call Amy at Service Care Construction on to discuss the vacancy in more detail.Referral BonusIf this role is not suitable for yourself but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on their details or forward these details to them. If they are successful in applying, you will receive a £250 referral bonus upon completion of an initial probationary period.