Food Safety Officer (Medium to Low-Risk Inspections)
Lancashire Initial 6-Month Contract (Likely Extension)
£50 per hour (Umbrella)
Hybrid Working
Some roles offer the opportunity to settle into a consistent inspection programme, manage your own workload and make an immediate contribution to an established service. This is one of those opportunities.
My client in Lancashire is seeking an experienced Food Safety Officer to support its Food Safety team on an initial 6-month contract, with the potential for extension.
The role will focus on medium to low-risk food hygiene inspections and would suit an officer who is confident carrying out inspections independently, advising food business operators and ensuring compliance with food safety legislation.
Key Responsibilities
- Undertaking medium to low-risk food hygiene inspections in accordance with the Food Law Code of Practice
- Assessing food safety standards and identifying areas of non-compliance
- Taking appropriate enforcement action where necessary
- Providing advice and guidance to food business operators
- Completing inspection reports and maintaining accurate records
- Managing an allocated inspection programme and associated casework
- Supporting the wider Food Safety team where required
Essential Requirements
- Experience undertaking food hygiene inspections within a Local Authority setting
- Competency to carry out medium to low-risk food safety inspections
- Strong knowledge of food hygiene legislation and the Food Law Code of Practice
- Ability to manage an inspection programme independently
- Strong communication and report-writing skills
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle insured for business use
Contract Details
- Initial 6-month contract with potential for extension
- £50 per hour (Umbrella)
- Based in Lancashire
- Hybrid working arrangements, subject to service requirements
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Food Safety Officer employer: Varnom & Ross Ltd
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