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Port Health Officer

Suitable Candidates Ltd
Posted 19 days ago, valid for 3 days
Location

Stanford-Le-Hope, Essex SS17 0ER, England

Salary

£40 - £45.46 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

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  • We are seeking two Port Health Officers to manage and enforce Port health issues for an initial 3-month contract, with potential for extension.
  • Candidates must have at least some experience as an Environmental Officer in a Port Health Environment, although those without direct experience may still apply.
  • The role requires a full UK Driving License and includes responsibilities such as supervising stakeholders and acting as an Official Fish Inspector.
  • Key qualifications include being registered with the EHO Registration Board and holding a relevant qualification in Food Safety.
  • The salary for this position is competitive, reflecting the expertise and responsibilities involved.

We are now looking for two Port Health Officers to act, advise on and where appropriate, take appropriate enforcement action across the full range of Port health issues.

This is an initial 3-month contract, inside IR35, with a view to a further extension.

Principal responsibilities:

  • You'll lead and represent the Port Health Service in a specialist area of expertise within the Port Health discipline by keeping abreast of legislation, European and central Government inactivities and professional best practise.
  • Supervise stakeholders operating at the Border Control Posts for which you'll be responsible.
  • To enforce legislation aimed at preventing the importation of unfit, unsound, unwholesome and other non-compliant assignments of food or feed.
  • Carry out administrative duties
  • Oversee, train and monitor technical support staff
  • Act as an Official Fish Inspector

Key skills/experience required:

  • Must have a car and full UK Driving License
  • Previous experience as an Environmental Officer within a Port Health Environment is highly desirable but candidates with no previous Port experience will be considered
  • Experience of involvement and liaison with other professional institutions and outside bodies
  • Experience with IPAFFS and PHILIS is desirable

 Qualifications:

  • Registered with the EHO Registration Board so as to be able to practice professionally as an Environmental Health Officer in the UK
  • To be Chartered
  • A relevant qualification e.g. Food Safety

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