Environmental Health Officer - London, United Kingdom - Aatom Recruitment

Aatom Recruitment

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Working on behalf of a Local Authority, Aatom Recruitment has an opportunity for an Environmental Health Officer

on a 4 month's contract with a possibility of an extension.

Job Purpose.
To undertake New Premises and Category C food hygiene inspections, as well as dealing with food hygiene complaints.

Provide experienced, qualified advice and guidance in environmental health to colleagues and managers to identify risk, support the resolution of issues and informed decision making, and help others to develop their knowledge and expertise.

Main Accountabilities.

TO Carry out routine or unplanned visits and inspections to ensure compliance with legislation and taking action to improve conditions, taking photos, producing drawings, removing samples and conducting interviews as part of the inspection process
TO Investigating complaints from the general public and provide advice and assistance to householders and businesses
TO Giving talks at public enquiries, meetings and exhibitions, as well as ensuring compliance through education, advice and enforcement

EXPERIENCE:

- good spoken and written communication skills
- negotiation skills
- care and attention to detail
- the ability to understand and explain legislation, procedures and requirements
- good people skills, for dealing with people from all backgrounds
- a good level of scientific and technical understanding
- the ability to investigate, analyse and provide solutions to problems
- assertiveness and tact
- the ability to work alone and as part of a team.