Annual Salary
£17,000 to £30,000
Average UK salary in 2023 was £34,963
(source Office for National Statistics)
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Meat hygiene inspectors make sure food processing plants and slaughterhouses follow safety and hygiene standards.
Average UK salary in 2023 was £34,963
(source Office for National Statistics)
You could work: evenings / weekends; flexibly
There will be
2.9% more Meat hygiene inspector jobs in 2027.
You could:
You may need to wear protective clothing.
You could work in a factory.
Your working environment may be hot and cold.
You can get into this job through:
To work as a meat inspector, you'll need to complete the:
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.
You'll need to:
Experience of food manufacturing processes and the meat industry is important for this role.
You can find out more about becoming a meat hygiene inspector from Tasty Careers.
You could become a manager in food retail or manufacturing, or a supervisor or manager with the Food Standards Agency.
You'll need: