Senior Officer Metrology

7 days ago


Lancashire, United Kingdom Lancashire County Council Full time

Salary £36,298 - £41,496 per annum Pro Rata | Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week | Trading Standards - Cuerden Mill Depot |

Senior Trading Standards Officer holding statutory legal metrology qualification issued under Section 73 of Weights & Measures Act 1985 plus significant practitioner experience of aspects including enforcement, advice, investigation and verification within the legal metrology specialism.

Lancashire Trading Standards Service has a specialist team focussed on legal metrology and calibration, supporting local communities and businesses across the UK. We are looking for a dedicated Trading Standards Officer experienced in weights and measures work who is looking to specialise in the area of legal metrology practice. The role will be extensively involved in the planning and execution of enforcement activity across the County plus contribution to calibration workload at the dedicated laboratory near Preston. You will deal with complaints, advise businesses, get involved in regional projects and take enforcement action, including giving evidence in court when required. We are looking for someone who is also keen to share their experience and expertise to support people both in training for qualification purposes and more generally amongst colleagues.

You will need excellent communication skills, relish working as part of a team and with a range of partners plus be able to plan and carry out your own workload. Should the need arise you may be called upon to assist other parts of the service within a broader Trading Standards remit. Relevant qualifications, knowledge and experience are therefore essential.

For an informal discussion please contact Danny Maxim - Principal Officer for Metrology - 01772 535542

**Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statem **ent to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.**

You will be required to provide a car for use in connection with the duties of this post and must be insured for business use. However, we may consider you if you cannot drive because of a disability.

In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website.

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