Environmental Health Technical Officer 2 (Food Safety), Fort William - HGH20561

Job Description

Post Title: Environmental Health Technical Officer 2 (Food Safety)
Location: Charles Kennedy Buildings, Fort William
Hours: 35 hours per week
Duration: Permanent
Salary: £36,636 - £40,968 per annum

Salary placing will normally be at the first point of the scale.

Contact Details: John Murray Tel: or View email address on s1jobs.com

Job Purpose: The postholder will undertake the role of Food Safety officer and provide a range of technical and specialist regulatory and advice duties covering Food Safety legislation. Responsible for undertaking official control duties, including enforcement at food premises and approved establishments, carry out import and export controls and other duties arising from Food Safety legislation.

Please APPLY ONLINE .

The Highland Council understands that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity and being fair and inclusive. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, representative of the communities we serve and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under-represented in our workforce.

As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria requirements for the post.

Prior to confirming appointment, we will require successful candidates to become members of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.

Short listed applicants will normally be contacted by email, unless otherwise stated. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

Requirements

Candidates must hold the Higher Certificate in Food Practice, as awarded by the Scottish Food Safety Officers’ Registration Board, or received confirmation from the Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland (REHIS) of the equivalency of their qualifications (further information on this process can be obtained by emailing View email address on s1jobs.com ).

A current UK driving licence and a commitment to regular travel across the Council
area. Travel throughout Highland will be required.