Environmental Health Officer - Newry, United Kingdom - Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd

Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd
Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd
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Newry, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Job Title :
Environmental Health Officer


Location :
Newry

Duration : 5 Months


Rate :
£16.53p/h

Hours : 37hpw


Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Undertake visits, inspections, investigations and initiate appropriate follow up action, including the servicing of notices and issuing of permits, licenses and approvals, as defined within their level of authorisation, in accordance with relevant legislation, regulations, codes of practice, statutory guidance and departmental policies and procedures.
  • Investigate and resolve complaints and process enquiries within the specific designated functional area of responsibility, whilst meeting timescales and performance indicators.
  • Conduct sampling programmes and surveys, to include interpreting and analysing results to ensure appropriate action is taken, including any enforcement action as necessary.
  • Liaise and engage with all stakeholders, elected members, contractors and other Council departments, user groups, voluntary and statutory agencies in order to promote areas of responsibility, meet service needs and ensure statutory regulations are complied with.
  • Produce written reports, business cases as required and attend necessary meetings and committee meetings.
  • Gather and retain evidence and provide witness statements in accordance with PACE, RIPA and when necessary, attend Court as a witness on behalf of the company, in the enforcement of relevant legislation and by-laws.
  • Undertake Environmental Health-related project work as directed by the Head of Service / Senior Environmental Health Officer using the principles of good project management.
  • Assist in the departmental response to incidents requiring a response and emergencies both within and out with normal office hours.
  • Provide knowledge and assistance in formulating responses to consultation documents on behalf of the company.

Criteria:
Degree or Diploma in Environmental Health or equivalent qualification

OR

  • Be final year student studying for a Degree, Diploma or Master of Science in Environmental Health.
  • Certificate of Registration with Environmental Health Officers Registration Board (EHORB) or equivalent
  • 6 months work experience in an Environmental Health function.
  • 6 months previous experience in the enforcement of environmental health legislation.


Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and a Corporate Member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and abide by the REC Code of Professional Practice.

Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd adheres to all current employment legislation.


Salary:
£16.53 per hour


Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

  • Certificate of Registration with Environmental Health Officers Registration Board (EHORB) or equivalent
.


Education:


  • Bachelor's (required)

Experience:

- working in a Environmental Health function: 1 year (required)
- enforcement of environmental health legislation: 1 year (required)


Work Location:
In person
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