Food Safety Officer
| Posting date: | 29 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £55 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £55 per inspection |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 November 2025 |
| Location: | Truro, South West, TR4 9LD |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | MP214915CT1757-5280271-29102025 |
Summary
Food Safety Officer needed in Truro Paying £55 per inspection ref 5280271
Full time hours on a temporary basis
About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced and qualified Food Safety Officer to support our Environmental Health team in delivering statutory food hygiene inspections. The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out approximately 250 D-rated food hygiene inspections of food businesses across the borough.
Key Responsibilities- Conduct official food hygiene inspections in accordance with the Food Law Code of Practice.
- Complete inspection reports and risk assessments using the local authority’s database system.
- Provide advice and guidance to food business operators to ensure compliance with food safety legislation.
- Identify and escalate any serious breaches or enforcement issues.
- Submit accurate and timely documentation following each inspection.
If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to verity@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.
Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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