- Recommend measures to help protect workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes, or materials.
- Order suspension of activities that pose threats to workers' health or safety.
- Investigate accidents to identify causes or to determine how such accidents might be prevented in the future.
- Inspect or evaluate workplace environments, equipment, or
Food manufacturing inspector | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Food manufacturing inspectors make sure companies meet hygiene and safety standards, and that products are safe to eat.
Food manufacturing inspectors typically work around 40 to 42 hours per week.
As a Food manufacturing inspector you will typically work on call.
This occupation tends to be:
| Average salary |
| 23,043 GBP * |
| per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Food manufacturing inspector
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24,065 GBP
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21,323 GBP
Average salary for part-time Food manufacturing inspector
Average salary for full-time Food manufacturing inspector
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11,782 GBP
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11,551 GBP
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12,128 GBP
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23,043 GBP
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21,323 GBP
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24,065 GBP
Salary over time for Food manufacturing inspector
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19,317 GBP
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19,595 GBP
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20,077 GBP
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21,008 GBP
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21,857 GBP
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22,746 GBP
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23,043 GBP
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21,663 GBP
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24,051 GBP
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Which qualifications do I need?
Find out what you need to know in order to become a Food manufacturing inspector and the highest average level of education for people in this role.
What soft skills do I need?
Rise above the competition by brushing up on the 5 most important soft skills you need to become a Food manufacturing inspector.
Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively
Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
Complex Problem Solving Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Reading Comprehension Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
What technical skills do I need?
Technical skills are programmes, softwares and things you need to know in order to be a successful Food manufacturing inspector. Check that you know:
Things to highlight for your Food manufacturing inspector interview
Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Adaptability/Flexibility Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
