Position: Environmental Health Officer
Package: £45-£55 per hour, HMRC rate mileage
Contract: Full time, ongoing contract
Location: Cover Distington up to and around the Aspatria area, office based in Workington
Are you a passionate and experienced Environmental Health Officer looking for a role where you can genuinely protect and enhance public health? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join a dedicated team in Workington, covering the scenic areas from Distington to Aspatria.
As an Environmental Health Officer, you will play a key role in ensuring the safety, health, and hygiene of our community's living and working environments, and protecting consumers. You will provide expert technical advice, conduct inspections, investigate complaints, and enforce environmental health legislation across areas such as air quality, food safety, health and safety, and housing.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Be the go-to expert for environmental health advice, guiding both staff and elected members.
2. Lead and conduct detailed investigations into breaches of environmental health legislation.
3. Perform crucial risk-based inspections, sampling, and testing to keep businesses compliant and communities safe.
4. Support local businesses with technical advice, promoting consumer protection and economic growth.
5. Develop and deliver impactful enforcement and education programs.
What you'll bring:
A BSc in Environmental Health or a related field, with relevant experience in environmental health enforcement and inspection.
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