Environmental Health Technical Officer (Food/Health and Safety)
Job Description
Job title: Environmental Health Technical Officer (Food/Health and Safety)
Company: Ribble Valley Borough Council
Job description: Environmental Health Technical Officer (Food/Health and Safety)
Chief Executive’s Department
Reference No: CE196
Scale 4/5/6 (scp 10-24) £25,545 to £33,024 per annum
37 Hours Per Week
Includes qualification training opportunity funded by the Council – ‘Higher Certificate in Food Control’, Birmingham University).
Ribble Valley Borough Council is located in the heart of Lancashire, the borough is made up of picturesque towns and villages with scenic countryside; it is also known as the food capital of the north.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated candidate with aspirations of becoming a qualified food safety officer. Having previous experience working within the food industry is essential.
You will work in the food /health and safety team covering food hygiene inspections, infectious disease control, investigation of food complaints, animal licencing and health and safety inspections/investigations.
Good IT skills, a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle, as well as a flexible approach to working hours are also essential.
As part of the qualification process, the successful candidate will be required to attend lectures at Birmingham University – the draft university timetable for the ‘Higher Certificate in Food Control’ programme can be viewed in the application pack. Expenses will be reimbursed for travel and subsistence.
Join us to receive a host of benefits such as flexible working hours (flexitime scheme in operation with no core hours), generous leave entitlement, occupational pension scheme, and training/development opportunities.
For an informal discussion and more information, please call Andrew Dent, Head of Environmental Health on 01200 414466.
Closing date for applications: Friday 5th April 2024
Interviews will be held on: Tuesday 16th April 2024
If you need reasonable adjustments for any part of the recruitment process, please contact us on the details above or provide further information on your application form.
Ribble Valley Borough Council reserve the right to close job vacancies before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
Expected salary: £25545 – 33024 per year
Location: Ribble Valley, Lancashire
