Cheshire West and Chester
We are recruiting for an Environmental Health/Food Safety Officers within our proactive Public Protection Team. You will be working within a very experienced, professional, friendly team of officers who keep the element of ‘team’ work at the very heart of what they do.
Responsibilities
Food safety and standards inspections
Food sampling
Investigating food complaints and infectious disease cases
Providing advice and preparing enforcement notices and reports
Investigate health & safety complaints and RIDDOR accident notifications and issue licences (qualification dependent)
You will manage your own case load responding to both proactive and reactive demands in a fast-paced environment. The role involves assessing intelligence, conducting investigations, and working collaboratively with internal departments and external agencies such as the FSA and UKHSA.
This is a
hybrid role , with a base at one of our council offices (Chester, Winsford, or Ellesmere Port) and the flexibility to work from home.
About You We’re looking for
positive, dynamic, and results-focused individuals
who are passionate about protecting public health and improving the quality of life for residents and visitors.
You will have:
A Diploma, Degree, or Master’s in Environmental Health
or
the
Higher Certificate in Food Control
Experience in food safety in either the public or commercial sector
An understanding of multi-disciplinary working and integrated team approaches
The ability to adapt to change and drive positive outcomes
A full UK driving licence
Why join Us? Cheshire West and Chester Council is a modern, flexible authority committed to delivering high-quality services. Our core values— Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value for Money, and Empowerment —guide everything we do.
We offer:
A competitive salary
26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing with length of service to 31 days and the option to purchase additional leave
Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
Training and development opportunities
A supportive team culture and flexible working arrangements
For anymore information please contact David Brownlow, david.brownlow@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
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Responsibilities
Food safety and standards inspections
Food sampling
Investigating food complaints and infectious disease cases
Providing advice and preparing enforcement notices and reports
Investigate health & safety complaints and RIDDOR accident notifications and issue licences (qualification dependent)
You will manage your own case load responding to both proactive and reactive demands in a fast-paced environment. The role involves assessing intelligence, conducting investigations, and working collaboratively with internal departments and external agencies such as the FSA and UKHSA.
This is a
hybrid role , with a base at one of our council offices (Chester, Winsford, or Ellesmere Port) and the flexibility to work from home.
About You We’re looking for
positive, dynamic, and results-focused individuals
who are passionate about protecting public health and improving the quality of life for residents and visitors.
You will have:
A Diploma, Degree, or Master’s in Environmental Health
or
the
Higher Certificate in Food Control
Experience in food safety in either the public or commercial sector
An understanding of multi-disciplinary working and integrated team approaches
The ability to adapt to change and drive positive outcomes
A full UK driving licence
Why join Us? Cheshire West and Chester Council is a modern, flexible authority committed to delivering high-quality services. Our core values— Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value for Money, and Empowerment —guide everything we do.
We offer:
A competitive salary
26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing with length of service to 31 days and the option to purchase additional leave
Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
Training and development opportunities
A supportive team culture and flexible working arrangements
For anymore information please contact David Brownlow, david.brownlow@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
#J-18808-Ljbffr