Environmental Health and Safety Officer

Environmental Health/Food Safety Officer We are currently working with a public sector organisation looking for an environmental health and food safety officer with experience in a similar role. We require candidates that have suitable experience to undertake food safety inspections, re-visits, identify where enforcement action is required and escalate to existing staff and also respond to customer service requests. You will be expected to complete inspection reports, establish and allocate food hygiene ratings and prepare schedules of work for food business operators. You will also be expected to investigate complaints relating to poor food hygiene practices and advise business on improvements and update customers. The Environmental Health Officers must have experience of undertaking food hygiene inspections and responding to service requests. Food standards and health and safety experience is desirable. Environmental Health Officers must have obtained an Environmental Health Board of Registration Certificate (EHRB). The contract is initially for immediate start until March 2020 with a view to extending this as required. Health skills related to imported foods desirable but not essential. It is essential that you have significant experience and competency in food hygiene work and are able to work to a high standard with minimal supervision. The minimum requirements for the post are: - - Be an EHRB registered EHO or have obtained EHRB registration through a higher certificate related to food safety. - Achieve and documented food competency in-line with the Food Law Code of Practice. - Up to date CPD records You will be expected to fully comply with council procedures and FSA Code of Practice and Practice Guidance requirements. Applications from those with additional expertise in occupational health and safety, are particularly invited but this is by no means essential. If you are interested and suitable for this role please apply with your CV and one of the team will be in touch with you. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)