The Company Mistev EHC is a company managed by veterinarians with extensive experience in the industry, including as regulators and in certification. Due to business growth, the company is seeking prospective candidates to work as Meat Hygiene Inspectors in various locations throughout Northern Ireland. Mistev EHC has a unique culture focused on individuals, encouraging them to take responsibility for the decisions they make, with a high level of management support. The role The main purpose of this job is to work in a slaughterhouse or meat processing plant to ensure that all meat is being produced safely and in accordance with relevant laws. The Meat Hygiene Inspector carries out the Post-Mortem Inspection on carcases and offal of animals that have been signed off as fit for slaughter. The Meat Hygiene Inspector will assist Official Veterinarians in approved establishments with purely practical tasks during Ante-Mortem Inspection and in gathering evidence of non-compliance related to welfare, hygiene, HACCP and other legal requirements. Responsibilities Inspection of the hygiene procedures in slaughterhouses, cutting plants, factories and cold stores. Checks on animal welfare conditions. Post-mortem Inspection on carcases and offal. Checks on meat transportation conditions Verification of the disposal of unfit meat. Collection of data and report completion. To keep up to date on meat hygiene regulations. Skills/Qualifications required and Requisites Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons OR Level 2 Certificate for Proficiency in Poultry Meat Inspection OR Level 4 Diploma for Proficiency in Meat Inspection OR Other qualifications recognised by the Food Standards Agency (FSA): Membership of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons and competent delivery of Meat Inspection skills; OR an equivalent Veterinary Degree from an EU or Third Country, which under independent verification and assurance approved by the FSA, fulfils the OA training requirements; OR an equivalent qualification from a recognised (and approved by the FSA) non-EU or UK awarding body in Meat Inspection skills. Previous experience in the delivery of Official Controls as a Meat Hygiene Inspector. UK or EEA citizen, or Third-Country national with the right to work in the UK. In addition, Mistev Export Health Certification Ltd. is able to sponsor prospective candidates who would need a visa to live and work in Great Britain. What we offer Starting salary: between £30,000-£36,000 (depending on experience). Bonuses and annual salary reviews on performance. Bank holidays allowance: 10 days. Holiday entitlement: 20 days on commencement of the contract. This increase occurs annually on the anniversary of the contract start date, up to a maximum of 25 days. Car allowance. Mileage claim allowance: 0.45p/business mile. Life insurance. Base plant allowance. Paid training. Pension. Relocation package, as needed. If you would like to apply for this role, please register your details and upload your Curriculum Vitae.