Environmental Health Officer

Environmental Health Officer (Pollution) (Technical)

Bradford, BD1 

£65.00 per Hour

Full-Time

Ongoing Temporary Assignment

Are you a qualified Environmental Health Officer looking for a rewarding opportunity within Local Government? We are recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Environmental Health Officer (Pollution) (Technical) to join their Environmental Health team in Bradford.

This is a full-time, ongoing temporary position to provide cover for a long-term sickness absence, with the assignment anticipated to continue into maternity leave. Offering an excellent hourly rate of £65.00 per hour, this is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced EHO seeking their next contract.

The Role

Working within the Council's Environmental Health department, you will play a key role in protecting public health by regulating health and safety across a wide range of workplaces and commercial premises throughout the district.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out inspections and enforcing health and safety legislation within commercial premises.
• Investigating complaints and responding to service requests.
• Providing professional advice and guidance to businesses on regulatory compliance.
• Preparing reports and maintaining accurate case records.
• Assisting, when required, with responses to unauthorised Gypsy and Traveller encampments across the district.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues and partner agencies to deliver high-quality environmental health services.

What We're Looking For

To be considered for this role, you must have:

• A qualification as an Environmental Health Officer (EHO) or Environmental Health Practitioner (EHP).
• EHORB Registration or an equivalent professional registration recognised by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH).
• Previous experience within Environmental Health, particularly in health and safety regulation.
• Excellent communication, investigation and report-writing skills.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (mileage expenses will be paid).

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday
• 9:00am – 5:00pm
• 37 hours per week

What's On Offer?

• £65.00 per hour
• Full-time, Monday to Friday working pattern.
• Mileage expenses paid.
• Office-based in Bradford (BD1), with attendance required 3–5 days per week.
• Long-term ongoing temporary assignment with the potential for an extended duration.
• Opportunity to make a real difference within a respected Local Authority.

If you're an experienced Environmental Health professional looking for your next contract and are available to start at short notice, we'd love to hear from you.