Environmental Health Officer - EHO

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Job type
Temporary
Location
Swadlincote
Working Pattern
Full-time
Specialism
Property And Surveying
Industry
Government & Public Services
Pay
Hourly Rate

Temporary Job for EHO

A local authority has a temporary need to support their existing team for an Environmental Health Officer to work within the team to carry out inspections and deal with complaints.

JOB SUMMARY

To deliver a range of duties related to providing the functions of the Business Compliance Team and, in particular, food hygiene, health and safety and infectious disease control functions. To investigate complaints, carry out programmed inspections and deliver projects related to business compliance and public health functions. To deliver the functions in a way that supports the Council’s vision to work together to shape our environment, drive our economy and support our communities.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Specific

To deliver the Council’s responses and duties, in line with written policies, procedures, performance indicators and best practice in respect of the following services:-
Food hygiene
Health and safety at work
Infectious disease control
Private water supplies
Welfare funerals
Other associated public health functions

To prepare evidence and appear in court and at inquiries as may be required.

To competently and professionally prepare and issue statutory proceedings as designated to the post in accordance with the Council's process

What you'll need to succeed

B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Environmental Health.

Certificate of Registration of the Environmental Health Registration Board (EHRB) or equivalent.
Qualifications and up-to-date-documented competencies appropriate for officers undertaking official food hygiene controls (ref Chapter 4 of the Food Law Practice Guidance (England) or its successor)
Previous regulatory experience relating to:

Health and safety at work
Infectious disease control
Welfare funerals
Private water supplies

Lead food hygiene auditor qualification.
Also, a driving licence and access to your own vehicle for this purpose is essential.

What you'll get in return This role is for a 6-month contract. It is weekly pay, and you can work Umbrella or PAYE. It is Inside IR35.

What you need to do now

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