Dual Meat Hygiene Inspector – Lincolnshire
Location: Lincolnshire (base plant or relief position to be discussed)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Working Days: Monday – Saturday rota (5 days per week)
Eligibility: Must have the right to work in the UK - visa sponsorship is not available
The Opportunity
HallMark Veterinary and Compliance Services is recruiting for an experienced Dual Meat Hygiene Inspector (MHI) to join our Official Controls team in Lincolnshire.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and qualified MHI who has experience working across both red and white meat inspection and is willing to undertake duties in both sectors. The successful candidate will play an important role in maintaining food safety, hygiene and animal welfare standards across the UK meat industry.
You will support Official Veterinarians (OVs) in delivering official controls in line with Food Standards Agency (FSA) requirements, ensuring that relevant legislation and standards are consistently met.
The exact base plant and location will be discussed during the interview process, taking into consideration the successful candidate's location, experience and travel requirements. There may be an opportunity for either a fixed base plant position or a relief-based role.
About the Role
As a Dual Meat Hygiene Inspector, you will play a key role in supporting Official Veterinarians in the delivery of official controls across both red and white meat establishments.
You will be responsible for carrying out post-mortem inspections, monitoring compliance with food safety and animal welfare requirements, undertaking sampling activities and ensuring that all inspection findings are accurately recorded and reported.
Key Responsibilities:
Carry out post-mortem inspections across both red and white meat species, including carcasses, heads and offal where applicable.
Identify abnormalities, contamination and conditions requiring further investigation or escalation to the OV.
Support Official Veterinarians in delivering official controls in accordance with the Manual of Official Controls (MOC).
Monitor Food Business Operator (FBO) compliance with food hygiene, animal welfare, Specified Risk Material (SRM) and Animal By-Products (ABP) requirements.
Undertake residue, Trichinella and TSE sampling and associated controls where required.
Verify animal identification, Food Chain Information (FCI) and animal welfare compliance.
Apply health marks in accordance with relevant legislative requirements.
Identify and report non-compliances, escalating concerns to the relevant Official Veterinarian.
Maintain accurate inspection records, documentation and IT systems.
Work collaboratively with Official Veterinarians, plant staff, FBO representatives and wider inspection teams to ensure official controls are delivered consistently and professionally.
Be flexible and willing to work across both red and white meat operations in line with operational requirements.
Follow all health and safety, biosecurity, hygiene and PPE requirements.
Qualifications & Skills
Essential:
FSA-authorised Meat Hygiene Inspector or qualified through an approved route.
Relevant recognised MHI qualification or Veterinary Degree.
Previous experience working as an MHI in both red and white meat sectors.
Willingness and ability to undertake inspection duties across both red and white meat establishments.
Demonstrable understanding of FSA legislation and the Manual of Official Controls (MOC).
Competence in post-mortem inspection, residue sampling and TSE controls.
Understanding of animal welfare, hygiene, SRM and ABP requirements.
Ability to identify abnormalities, contamination and other conditions requiring escalation to the OV.
Ability to accurately record inspection findings using relevant IT systems, including TAPP and Microsoft Office.
Effective communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with OVs, plant staff and FBO representatives.
Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high inspection standards.
A proactive, flexible and solution-focused approach.
Must have the full right to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship.
A full UK or EU driving licence, or the ability to drive legally in the UK using another recognised overseas licence.
Desirable:
Post-mortem inspection experience across multiple species.
Previous experience supporting or mentoring junior colleagues.
Experience working within multiple UK-approved meat establishments.
Why Join HallMark
Competitive salary
Full-time, permanent opportunity.
Opportunity to work as part of an experienced Official Controls team.
Supportive and professional working environment.
Ongoing training and professional development.
Play an important role in upholding food safety, hygiene and animal welfare standards within the UK meat industry.
Work alongside experienced Official Veterinarians.
Apply Now
If you're an experienced Dual Meat Hygiene Inspector with experience in both red and white meat and are looking for your next opportunity in Lincolnshire, we'd love to hear from you.
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