A client within the Public Sector based in the Lancashire is currently recruiting for an Environmental Health Officer – Food Safety to join their Food and Safety Team as soon as possible. The client is offering a full-time, temporary position on an ongoing basis with the ideal candidate having experience of working within a local authority food safety / environmental health environment. The Role Key purpose of the role: To undertake food safety interventions and regulatory activities to ensure food premises comply with relevant legislation and do not pose a risk to public health. Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to: • Carrying out Category C–E food hygiene inspections in line with Food Standards Agency standards • Investigating food safety complaints and food poisoning notifications • Taking appropriate informal or formal enforcement action where required • Examining food for fitness for human consumption, including seizure and disposal where necessary • Maintaining accurate records and preparing reports in accordance with Council procedures The Candidate To be considered for this role you will require: • A relevant qualification in Environmental Health or Food Safety • Competence to undertake Category C–E food hygiene inspections in line with FSA standards • Previous experience working within a local authority food safety environment...