Meat Hygiene Inspector

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 17 August 2025
LOCATION
Northern Ireland
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Healthcare
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SKILLS

Meat Inspection Food Safety UK Legislation Slaughterhouse Experience Post-mortem Inspection Animal Health Driving License

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Summary

We are seeking two passionate and committed individuals to join our team as Meat Hygiene Inspectors in slaughterhouses across Northern Ireland. If you’re dedicated to maintaining high standards of hygiene and food safety, we want to hear from you!

As a Meat Hygiene Inspector, your main responsibility will be to inspect post-mortem meat for any signs of disease or potential food safety risks. This role is based in a slaughterhouse environment, so candidates must be comfortable working in this setting.

You will work closely with the Official Veterinarian to ensure that live animals are healthy before slaughter and that carcasses are thoroughly examined for diseases or contaminants. This role plays a vital part in safeguarding public health by ensuring the meat products are safe for consumption.

    Key Requirements:

    • Minimum of 1 year of experience working with pig or cattle slaughter lines.
    • Familiarity on working with UK Legislation and previous experience as a Meat Hygiene Inspector (MHI).
    • Full UK driving license and the right to work in the UK are essential.

    Meat Hygiene Inspector - Northern Ireland

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    We are seeking two passionate and committed individuals to join our team as Meat Hygiene Inspectors in slaughterhouses across Northern Ireland. If you’re dedicated to maintaining high standards of hygiene and food safety, we want to hear from you!

    Role Overview:

    As a Meat Hygiene Inspector, your main responsibility will be to inspect post-mortem meat for any signs of disease or potential food safety risks. This role is based in a slaughterhouse environment, so candidates must be comfortable working in this setting.

    You will work closely with the Official Veterinarian to ensure that live animals are healthy before slaughter and that carcasses are thoroughly examined for diseases or contaminants. This role plays a vital part in safeguarding public health by ensuring the meat products are safe for consumption.

    Key Requirements:

    • Minimum of 1 year of experience working with pig or cattle slaughter lines.
    • Familiarity on working with UK Legislation and previous experience as a Meat Hygiene Inspector (MHI).
    • Full UK driving license and the right to work in the UK are essential.

    Compensation & Benefits:

    • £14.67 per hour
    • Company car or car allowance
    • Company mobile phone
    • Personal protective equipment
    • Personal accident insurance
    • Wellbeing support
    • Opportunities to enhance your skills and expertise
    • Relocation package of £1500 and accommodation for the first 10 days
    • Experience the vibrant culture of Northern Ireland

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