Food Safety Officer

Vivid Resourcing is currently working with a Local Authority in West Wales to recruit an experienced Food Safety Officer for a long-term contract opportunity. This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy Environmental Health team supporting food hygiene and food standards regulation across the region.

Key Details:

• Location: West Wales
• Contract: 9–12 months
• Working pattern: Full-time (office-based work combined with site inspections)
• Rate: £50–£55 per hour (DOE)

Responsibilities:

• Carry out food hygiene inspections at a range of food premises in accordance with the Food Law Code of Practice
• Undertake food standards work including inspections, sampling, and investigation of labelling or composition issues
• Conduct risk-based inspections and revisit programmes for food businesses
• Investigate food complaints, food poisoning notifications, and hygiene concerns
• Provide advice and guidance to food business operators regarding food hygiene and food standards legislation
• Assess compliance with relevant legislation and take enforcement action where required
• Prepare and serve statutory notices where necessary and support legal proceedings where applicable
• Maintain clear and accurate records of inspections, investigations, and enforcement activity
• Work collaboratively with Environmental Health colleagues and external agencies on complex cases
• Support wider public health and regulatory initiatives within the department

Requirements:

• Relevant Environmental Health qualification (BSc/MSc Environmental Health or equivalent)
• Registration with the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) or equivalent professional body
• Authorised, or capable of being authorised, under the Food Law Code of Practice
• Demonstrable experience carrying out both food hygiene and food standards work within a Local Authority setting
• Strong knowledge of UK food safety and food standards legislation
• Excellent communication, organisational, and report-writing skills
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for site visits

Contact:

Phone: 0161 470 5503

Email: Alfie.Johnson@vividresourcing.com

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