Environmental Health Practitioner – Food Hygiene & Standards

Location: Carmarthenshire, Wales
Contract: 17th March 2025 – 15th June 2025
Hours: 37 hours/week, Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Salary: £19.66-£34.52


Are you a passionate Environmental Health expert ready to make a real difference in Wales? Join us at Network Recruitment Wales for an exciting temporary role with Carmarthenshire County Council as an Environmental Health Practitioner specialising in Food Hygiene & Standards. This is your chance to regulate, enforce, and elevate public protection services in a vibrant Welsh community—all while enjoying the flexibility and support of a leading local agency.
Why This Role?

• Impact Lives: Play a key role in safeguarding the health and wellbeing of Carmarthenshire’s residents and businesses through top-tier food hygiene and standards enforcement.
• Shape Standards: Implement and enforce legislation to deliver consistent, high-quality Environmental Health services across the county.
• Grow Your Skills: Work dynamically across teams, manage your own work plan, and stay ahead with an ever-evolving public protection landscape.
• Welsh Pride: Partner with a proudly Welsh agency that champions local talent and supports regional growth.

What You’ll Do:

• Deliver exceptional Environmental Health services, enforcing policies and legislation with precision and care.
• Manage your workload efficiently, ensuring compliance with Council standards and promoting best practices.
• Provide expert advice on food safety and public protection, keeping up-to-date with legislation and technical advancements.
• Collaborate with teams, elected members, and stakeholders to represent Carmarthenshire’s interests.
• Prepare reports, adapt to changing needs, and contribute to service development—all while maintaining financial diligence.
• Work flexibly, including structured out-of-hours duties, to meet service demands.

What We’re Looking For:

• Qualifications: M.Sc, B.Sc, or Diploma in Environmental Health, plus registration with the Environmental Health Registration Board or Chartered Institute of Environmental Health.
• Skills: Strong communication, customer focus, and competencies aligned with the Food Law Code of Practice.
• Experience: Proven track record in Environmental Health services.
• Personal Qualities: Reliable, enthusiastic, team-oriented, and adept at prioritising tasks.
• Bonus Points: CPD evidence, additional EH qualifications, local government experience, or skills in advocacy, negotiation, and presentations.

Why Choose NRW?
As part of Network Recruitment Wales, we’re more than just an agency—we’re your career partner:

• Local Expertise: We know the Welsh job market inside out, connecting you with roles that matter.
• Support: From onboarding to payroll, we’ve got you covered every step of the way.
• Flexibility: Enjoy the perks of agency work with a team that values your contribution.

Ready to Apply?
This contract runs from 17th March to 15th June 2025, offering 37 hours per week in a role that blends purpose and professionalism. If you’re ready to bring your expertise to Carmarthenshire, send your CV to us—applications close soon!
Let’s make a difference together in Wales.