Meat Hygiene Inspector

Description

Our client in Aberdeen are looking to recruit Meat Hygiene Inspectors on a temporary basis on 4 to 9 week placements starting in December 2020. The postholder will deliver Official Controls ( OC ) in approved premises across Scotland, ensuring that meat produced is safe for human consumption. The core work for the Meat Hygiene Inspector is the delivery of Official Controls related to meat production in Red and White meat slaughterhouses and Game handling establishments ( GHE’s ) within Scotland. The postholder will work under the technical direction of an Official Veterinarian who is the technical lead for field teams in the post mortem inspection and verification of the Food Business Operator’s ( FBO ) compliance with all relevant legislation

The typical working week will be 37 hours over a rota pattern on a PAYE rate of £100 – £112 per day along with holiday accrual. The postholder will be based in either Brechin or Inverurie

Specific duties of the role:

* Ante Mortem ( AM ) Inspection, Animal Welfare and Animal Identification
– Assist the OV in the delivery of practical tasks as defined in the SMOC
– Verify that animals are properly identified and take any necessary actions

* Post Mortem ( PM ) Inspection, Specified Risk Material (SRM) & Animal By Products ( ABP )
– Carry out post-mortem inspection to determine if the carcases and offal presented are fit for human consumption in accordance with SMOC and with due consideration to any FBO processes
– Identify and put aside uncommon conditions for further inspection by the OV
– Verify that carcass meat and offal rejected as unfit is removed, stored and disposed of in accordance with ABP regulations
– Maintain an accurate system and record of post-mortem inspections and findings

* Identification Marking
– Verify the FBO application of the identification mark

* Service Level Agreements ( SLAs )
– Correctly collect and dispatch samples for disease, conditions and residue purposes
– Carry out duties stated under the terms of SLA agreements with other Government Departments and agencies as defined in the SMOC

* Gathering Audit and Enforcement data
– Collect information regarding Good Hygiene Practice (GHP) and HACCP based procedures as directed by the OV
– Assist with the accurate recording and collection of data and any other operational information required by the OV

* Food Chain Information and Collection and Communication of Inspection Results
– Assess Food Chain Information and take action as appropriate
– Record post mortem data and disseminate inspection data back to the FBO and primary producer

* Food Business Operator Liaison
– Seek to establish and maintain effective working relationships with plant staff at all levels
– Communicate decisions regarding post mortem inspections in consultation with the OV
– Communicate and control issues found during the inspection of FBO good hygiene practices and HACCP based procedures

* Team Involvement
– Ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures
– Adhere to the internal Professional Standards document
– Meet all standards laid down in the Customer Service Statement
– Maintain confidentiality of internal communications and commercially sensitive information and practices in line with Scottish Government information security guidelines
– Maintain high standards of personal hygiene, professional integrity, personal motivation and work closely with other team members to ensure best practice standards
– Identify and drive personal training and development needs, and undertake any compulsory training topics
– Demonstrate commitment to equal opportunities policies and procedures through the use of appropriate behaviours and attitudes
– Contribute and interact within in-plant team meetings to help drive and develop team standards, ways of work and team performance
– Accurately input data and information into appropriate IT systems
– In the absence of OV or Operations Manager, ensure the set procedures are followed and standards maintained
– Assist in the management and provision of protective work wear
– Any other duties as reasonably required and requested to meet team or organisational needs in the delivery of service standards and technical compliance

* Health and Safety
– Undertake duties fully in accordance with Health & Safety Policy; report all accidents and potential hazards in accordance with Health & Safety Policy to the OV and Operation Manager
– Ensure any safe working instructions contained in the plant Induction form are personally followed and complied with

Required qualifications:

* Red & White meat inspection qualification or equivalent
* Level 3 HACCP qualifications are desirable

Essential criteria required of postholder:

* Strong organisational skills, adaptable and able to deliver to agreed timescales and deadlines
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Ability to work well as part of a team as well as independently with minimum supervision to achieve objectives
* Able to build professional relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders

The postholder will be required to go through BPSS screening prior to being confirmed in the role

If you are interested in the role of Meat Hygiene Inspector in Aberdeen and meet the required criteria please apply today with an up to date CV

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