Technical Officer, Shropshire

Working on behalf of a Local Authority, Aatom Recruitment has an excellent opportunity for a Technical Officer on a 6 months contract with a possibility of an extension. Main purpose of post The post holder will be responsible to the Health Protection Team Manager who is in turn responsible for the post holder's health and safety, training and development. Responsibilities Deliver operational action plans and projects in food hygiene and health and safety in order to raise standards of compliance and deliver improved regulatory outcomes. Support the development and delivery of a programme of regulatory and enforcement projects and activities in food hygiene and health & safety to identify and reduce risks to residents and businesses in order to achieve Regulatory Services outcomes. Utilise a range of regulatory approaches in food hygiene and health & safety, including: Evidence-based research, risk assessment, intelligence-led targeting in order to identify and investigate business activities or environmental practices which present a significant risk to the health, safety, prosperity and wellbeing of the wider community. Undertake comprehensive and professional research and analysis in food hygiene and health & safety to provide businesses with high quality, accurate and timely advice on the implementation of legislation and standards in operation. Plan and undertake investigations in food hygiene and health & safety in accordance with the Enforcement Policy and support the collection and preparation of evidence to ensure that enforcement cases meet the very highest legal and professional standards and achieve successful outcomes. Utilise appropriate regulatory techniques in food hygiene and health & safety to successfully achieve regulatory outcomes in the most effective and efficient way. Contribute to the delivery of cross-cutting agendas including community safety and health and wellbeing in order to protect vulnerable people and the wider community. Utilise problem solving, negotiation and mediation to resolve issues and complaints in food hygiene and health & safety for activities reported by residents, businesses, partner agencies and services in order to support the protection of the environment, the health and wellbeing of the community and promote economic prosperity. Prepare, present and make recommendations and appear as a witness in prosecutions or in other judicial or enforcement processes in food hygiene and health & safety in order to promote fair and safe business practices and protect the environment, the health, safety and wellbeing of local residents and promote economic prosperity. Undertake the audit and assessment of business processes across food hygiene and health & safety and make appropriate recommendations for change and improvement in order to improve compliance levels. Support other Regulatory Services Officers across the food hygiene and health & safety and related support activities, in order to promote fair and safe business practices and protect the environment, the health, safety and wellbeing of local residents and promote economic prosperity. Specific tasks associated with this post include:-Inspecting businesses for food hygiene and food standards compliance Investigating complaints Collecting formal and surveillance samples for laboratory analysis Provision of information and advice Focus on overdue interventions in line with the FSA Food Law Code of Practice. Bringing food premises back into the food hygiene programme. Skills/Qualifications Satisfactory employment references, Medical report, Evidence of the relevant professional qualifications required to undertake high risk food interventions as set out in the FSA food law code of practice. Evidence of at least the EHRB - Higher Certificate in Food Inspection. To get more information about this role and how to apply please contact Aamina (phone number removed)