Meat hygiene inspector

Entry Requirements:

You can get into this job through:

• working towards this role

Entry requirements:

Entry requirements:

Entry requirements:

Work

To work as a meat inspector, you'll need to complete the:

• Level 2 Certificate for Proficiency in Poultry Meat Inspection
• Level 4 Diploma for Proficiency in Meat Inspection

You must be working in the meat industry to do the practical assessments needed to complete the courses.

You'll find more details about the qualifications and training providers through the Royal Society for Public Health .

Required Skills:

Digital skills : to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently

Skills:

• to be thorough and pay attention to detail
• the ability to analyse quality or performance
• the ability to work well with others
• patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• thinking and reasoning skills
• customer service skills
• knowledge of food safety
• excellent verbal communication skills
• administration skills
• legal knowledge including court procedures and government regulations
• the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
• the ability to monitor your own performance and that of your colleagues
• the ability to read English
• sensitivity and understanding
• business management skills
• the ability to think clearly using logic and reasoning
• maths knowledge
• active listening skills
• concentration skills
• the ability to work well with your hands

What you'll do:

Meat hygiene inspectors make sure food processing plants and slaughterhouses follow safety and hygiene standards.

You could:

• inspect the hygiene in slaughterhouses, cutting plants, factories and cold stores
• check animal welfare conditions
• inspect live animals, game or poultry for signs of disease
• help to carry out post mortems on diseased animals
• check meat transportation conditions
• make sure unfit meat is destroyed
• collect data and write reports
• suggest improvements and make sure they're carried out
• keep up to date on meat hygiene regulations and advise employers

Location : You could work in a factory.
Environment : Your working environment may be hot and cold.
Uniform : You may need to wear protective clothing.

Salary:

Starter : £17,000
Experienced : £30,000

These figures are a guide

Working hours:

38 - 40 hours a week

Working Pattern is evenings / weekends flexibly

Career Path:

You could become a manager in food retail or manufacturing, or a supervisor or manager with the Food Standards Agency .