Sanctuary Personnel are looking for a Trading standards Officer to work with Powys council. This is a full-time position, and we are paying £284.97 Paye and £360 Umbrella per day for this role.
The role:
To assist the Trading Standards Service in providing the full range of its functions in accordance with relevant objectives, policies, and procedures.
Ideally, you will bring with you knowledge and experience of full range of Trading Standards legislation and enforcement, including Food Standards, Feed Hygiene and Product Safety.
You will be organised, accurate and flexible with strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work on your own initiative.
Key Responsibilities:
To investigate and report on breaches of relevant Trading Standards legislation in accordance with the Council's Enforcement Policy and to ensure that such cases are dealt with in a timely and professional manner. Prepare the necessary case material for legal proceedings, attend and where necessary give evidence in Magistrates or Crown Court, before Justices of the Peace, Tribunals, and other forms of hearings where necessary.
To plan, manage and conduct inspections of trade premises and businesses under the full range of legislative requirements undertaken by the Trading Standards Service. This may involve working outside normal office hours, to ensure compliance with relevant legal standards and good practice. Businesses are risk assessed using intelligence led criteria risk ratings to ensure that premises posing the greatest risk are prioritised accordingly.
To aid regeneration in Powys, to provide advice andassistance to businesses in a professional and comprehensive manner to ensure maximum compliance across national and international boundaries by adopting the Home and Primary Authority principles.
Applicant Requirements:
- Qualifications: GCSEs A-C or equivalent including at least English and Maths.
Educated to A Level standard or equivalent experience.
- Experience: 2+ years working within a similar role.
- Travel: Clean UK driving license with the ability to commute to and from work independently.
- Hours: 36 hours p/w.
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