Job Title: Environmental Health Officer
Location: Ballymoney & Coleraine
Salary: £19.00 per hour for the first 12 weeks, rising to £20.66 per hour from week 13 onwards
Working Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Duration: Ongoing Temporary contract for permanent recruitment in the future.
About the Role:
On behalf of our client Apple Recruitment Services are seeking skilled Environmental Health Officers (EHOs) to join its Health and Built Environment team. Reporting to the Senior Environmental Health Officer, you will help deliver a high-quality, customer-focused service across public health, environmental protection, food safety, health and safety, and related areas.
You will carry out inspections, investigate complaints, enforce legislation, and provide professional guidance to commercial, public, and residential stakeholders. This role offers a varied workload and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the health, wellbeing, and safety of the community.
Key Responsibilities:
* Undertake inspections of commercial and domestic premises.
Investigate complaints, incidents, and accidents, recommending enforcement action as required.
Enforce relevant statutory provisions and ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental legislation.
Provide advice and guidance to businesses, individuals, and public bodies.
Maintain accurate records and prepare reports, including statutory returns.
Respond to emergencies and incidents outside normal office hours as required.
Participate in sampling duties, test purchase exercises, and other monitoring activities.
Assess planning applications and Building Control notifications, advising on potential environmental impacts.
Support training and professional development of colleagues and student EHOs.
Liaise with internal and external agencies to implement legislation and resolve complaints.
Essential Criteria: 1a. The Diploma in Environmental Health of the Environmental Health Officers' Registration Board (or its historical predecessors);
OR
1b. A recognised Degree in Environmental Health awarded by an educational establishment in Northern Ireland, England, or Wales, or a Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland Diploma;
OR
1c. A recognised qualification in Environmental Health from any other member state of the European Community, who have, in addition, successfully completed an adaption period of three years or an aptitude test as required by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health under the European Communities.
AND
* One year's post-qualifying experience in the field of Environmental Health.
Certificate of Registration issued by the Environmental Health Officers' Registration Board or equivalent.
Experience in the use of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Demonstrable detailed knowledge and understanding of current environmental health issues.
Full current driving licence (Category B) and access to a vehicle, or equivalent transport.
Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends, to respond to major incidents.
Desirable Criteria:
* Additional qualifications (e.g., Lead Assessor, HACCP Certificates, NEBOSH National Diploma, Diploma in Acoustics).
Experience with Environmental Health Software management packages (e.g., Tascomi or similar).
Other Information:
* Annual leave: 25 days per year, rising to 30 days after 5 years, plus public and privilege holidays.
Pre-employment checks: qualification verification and basic AccessNI check.
Probation period: 12 months.
Professional development support provided.
How to Apply: If you wish to apply or would like more information, please email your CV in Microsoft Word format to Julie at .
Applicants must ensure their CV is accurate and up to date, including full employment history, academic achievements, and contact details. Only applicants meeting the essential criteria will be considered.
Apple Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy and is an Equal Opportunities Employer.