Food Safety Officer (2-Month contract) - ref. a96187423

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A Local Authority based in Leicestershire is currently looking to appoint an Environmental Health Officer to be the Lead Officer for food law and workplace health and safety enforcement within the Borough. They are looking for someone to cover 30 Inspections across the Borough at a variety of premises including category D premises.

• Inspect food premises, including high risk food premises and approved food premises.
• Investigate complaints related to the sale of unfit food and implement appropriate action, including prosecution. This would include representing the Council in court if formal proceedings were taken.
• Prepare and issue associated statutory and informal notices and prepare cases for prosecution for breaches of legislation where appropriate.
• Undertake health and safety inspections, accident investigations, health and safety complaints and advisory visits in accordance with HSE priorities.
• Investigate and assist with the management of cases of food poisoning and other infectious diseases within the community.
• Inspect plans, carry out surveys and make recommendations on applications for planning and building control for commercial operations in relation to Food Safety and Health & Safety issues.
• Investigate failures of microbiological and other food safety standards, including formal samples involving contact with other local authorities, the Food Standards Agency and manufacturers located outside the district.
• Prepare technical reports as required, including the preparation and annual update of food safety and health and safety standard procedures in line with national guidance and best practice.

• Degree in Environmental Health with EHRB/CIEH registration.
• Professional qualifications in Food Safety and Health and Safety.
• Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, codes of practice, guidance, policies and procedures.
• Experience of carrying out inspections on high risk and approved food premises.
• Experience of investigating food related complaints, food sampling and infectious disease notifications.
• Experience in undertaking food safety/health and safety enforcement, i.e, the service of notices and prosecutions.
• Experience in legal and administrative processes involved in enforcement
• Experience in the regulation of food premises and approved food premises and the use of HACCP principles in food safety.
• Experience of the application of risk assessment concepts in health and safety enforcement
• Ability to accurately collect, interpret, record and produce information in written form, including the preparation and presentation of reports
• Full current driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes

• £30 an hour salary
• Government Pension scheme

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