Now hiring: Meat Hygiene Inspectors

Are you ready to play a critical role in protecting public health and animal welfare across Scotland?

Food Standards Scotland is recruiting Meat Hygiene Inspectors to ensure animals are treated humanely and that meat entering the food chain is safe and compliant.

We are seeking applicants who are fully trained in meat inspection and hold the RSPH Level 4 Diploma in Meat Inspection or an equivalent qualification, with experience across cattle, sheep and pig inspection.

These roles are available in a range of locations across Scotland and offer the chance to make a meaningful impact every day.

About the role

You’ll work in an exciting and varied role alongside Official Veterinarians and be supported by Field Operations Coordinators.

Meat Hygiene Inspectors carry out post‑mortem inspections, monitor welfare, uphold hygiene standards, and help resolve non‑compliance through constructive relationships with Food Business Operators.

Attend our information session

Learn more about how to shape your application and what a career at Food Standards Scotland and the Scottish Government can offer.

• Tuesday, 03 March 2026, 7pm–8pm
• Online event, free to attend

Food Standards Scotland

We are Scotland’s public sector food body, established to protect consumers’ health and wellbeing through three statutory objectives under the Food (Scotland) Act 2015.

Governed by an eight‑member Board, our remit spans the full food chain. We work with all 32 local authorities to regulate food hygiene and standards and deliver official controls for meat, eggs, wine, and animal feed.

Our SAFER programme is driving major digital and operational transformation. Since the United Kingdom’s exit from the EU, we have taken on functions previously held at European level, and we continue to build the evidence base that supports Scotland’s dietary health goals.

What we offer

We offer a wide range of benefits including:

• A competitive civil service salary
• A generous pension scheme
• Ongoing professional development
• Flexible working including hybrid options
• An inclusive workplace committed to equality
• Access to staff health and wellbeing support
• The opportunity to make a difference

We are committed to recruiting a workforce which is reflective of our diverse population, where individual contributions are encouraged and valued.

We are committed to ensuring that all applicants have the opportunity to perform at their best and we offer recruitment and workplace adjustments to anyone who needs them.