Port Health Support Officer
- Employer
- Randstad CPE
- Location
- Ashford, Kent
- Salary
- £30000 - £35000/annum Package and shift allowance
- Closing date
- 2 Feb 2021
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- Job Sector
- Apprenticeships
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
Reporting into the Senior Port Health Management you will be part of a motivated team responsible for the following in a lively and motivated environment
To undertake a range of statutory duties to safeguard public health.
To assist those undertaking a range of official controls at the Ashford BCP including carrying out checks on imports of products of animal origin and high risk food not of animal origin in order to ensure that only products that are safe to eat enter the food chain.
To assist those checking organic food, illegal unreported and unregulated fishing, animal composites and other relevant controlled goods.
To work under the direct supervision of Official Veterinarians /Port Health Officers as required.
To carry out documentary checks as well as assist in physical inspections as required.
To make an effective contribution to the development and achievement of the Ashford Border BCP health protection and business objectives.
Person Specification
Essential Education / Training :
Level 3 qualification e.g. BTEC Environmental Health, or 2 A levels, NVQ3 or equivalent inrelevant subject(s)Desired experience / Knowledge:
Knowledge of council services and/or other regulatory services
Previous experience working in industries associated with food, food safety, import/export sector or closely related fields
Previous experience within an enforcement or other regulatory field
Skills and Knowledge
Aware of EU/UK food law
Aware of health & safety risks and controls
Flexibility to meet the needs of the service and council
Essential requirements to carry out post:
Full Driving Licence
The post involves working a shift pattern over 24 hours/7 days per week/365 days per year.
Able to work remotely or within the Civic Centre as well as the Ashford BCP which will be the primary place of work i.e. when undertaking physical inspections.
Working in temperature controlled environments and at height.
Physical fitness as lifting and other physical work will be necessary on a daily basis,particularly when sampling.
Sensory abilities e.g. ability to assess visual or olfactory evidence.
Exposure to food product allergens, in particular nuts (eg peanuts, tree nuts).
Working in other Council locations and other locations to meet the requirements of the position.
A commitment to own development and to supporting training and development initiatives.For further information please forward A CV ASAP :
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business
Company
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
- Website
- https://www.randstad.co.uk/
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