About Us:
A Border Control facility has been set up in Ashford on the Sevington site, near junction 10A of the M20. This site will provide the customs and transit checks required for hauliers following Brexit.
The Role:
Reporting to the Principal Port Health Officer, you will be responsible for undertaking a range of statutory duties to safeguard public health. Conducting Official Controls, you will carry out checks on imports of products of animal origin and high-risk food not of animal origin to ensure that only products that are safe to eat enter the food chain.
In addition, you will direct the work and activities of the Technical Assistant.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for someone who:
* can manage and prioritise a busy workload and who is capable of working independently or as part of a team;
* can make justifiable decisions based on facts;
* has excellent communication skills;
* is adaptable, self-reliant, dependable, confident, and a creative problem solver.
If you are interested in this role, please apply now as we are currently shortlisting and interviewing and will be looking at applications as they are submitted.
To apply, complete an application form via the Council’s e-recruitment system: click here.
When applying, please ensure that you have received confirmation of a submitted application once completed. For any assistance in completing the application form, please email recruitment@ashford.gov.uk.
Alternatively, should you wish to apply by submission of a curriculum vitae (CV), please send your CV to recruitment@ashford.gov.uk indicating where you saw the advert for this role.
We offer a competitive remuneration package, an excellent salary-linked pension scheme, generous annual leave, free life insurance, supportive relocation package, and opportunities for training and development.
Ashford Borough Council recognises the need to ensure the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults when they come into contact with the services we provide.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces Community.
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